Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-10
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

I thank the Deputy. I will talk to the Minister for Health about the publication of the report on orthodontic care. These are negotiations and discussions that involve contractors seeking a better contract, which will involve additional resources from the taxpayer to provide care for those who have medical cards. We want to provide free dental care for those with medical cards. As always, with contractual negotiations, there are two sides to every story. I am informed that officials in the Department of Health and HSE are in discussions - I will double-check that with the Minister and officials - with the Irish Dental Association on matters concerning the dental treatment services scheme. All matters raised by the Irish Dental Association are under discussion. I will revert to the Minister with the Deputy's views.

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Sitting date: 2021-11-10