An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2022-03-01
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Bríd Smith (PBP), Dublin South-Central

I want to ask about dental services for people suffering with autism. The Minister of State who is responsible for this area is in the Chamber. Young people who live with autism have limited access to dental services and are subject to many sensory issues. This means the dentists who look after them need to be specifically and highly trained. In Dublin South-Central, there is one such dentist for the entire constituency, which results in parents having to access very painful treatments for their children privately, which costs a fortune. Is the Minister of State aware of the lack of specifically trained dentists for young people living with autism and will she address the issue?

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Sitting date: 2022-03-01