Dental Services
Dail Éireann — 2021-12-02
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Anne Rabbitte (FF), Galway East

I take on board everything the Deputy said and I will liaise directly with the Minister, Deputy Donnelly. It is important to say on his behalf that his officials have been engaging with the dental profession. He has secured funding. I will speak to the Minister about taking immediate action and engaging with the Irish Dental Association. All Deputies are contacted by constituents who are severely impacted by this, such as a 17-year-old who needs to have her teeth cleaned before she gets orthodontic treatment and cannot access treatment. It is creating delays and causing a crisis of confidence for young people. People are in extreme pain. The confidence issue has a huge impact on young people. In that regard, I will take the matter up with the Minister, probably tomorrow.

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Sitting date: 2021-12-02