An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-08
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Helen McEntee (FG), Meath East

I fully agree. It is absolutely essential we have the appropriate number of dentists to be able to provide a vital service to people, children and adults alike. The figures I just mentioned about a 23% increase of staff overall for our health service includes 9,300 nurses and midwives, 4,000 health and social care professionals but also 3,300 doctors and dentists, so funding has been provided to increase the overall numbers. I will ask the Minister to come back to the Deputy directly on his specific question.

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