Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Dental Service.Tuesday, 5 March 1974 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
Page of 45
|
Mr. J. O'Leary:
asked the Minister for Health whether he has any proposal for the expansion of the school dental service in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[2010]Mr. Corish:
The provision of dental services for school children in any area is primarily the responsibility of the health board concerned. These services are provided mainly by full time dental surgeons employed by the health board. Any reasonable proposals by a health board for the improvement of their child dental services through the employment of additional full time dental surgeons will be favourably considered by my Department.
I would add that, over all, there has been a considerable improvement in the number of such dental personnel employed by health boards; over the past five years the number so employed has increased by 50 per cent to a total of 155.
| Last Updated: 14/09/2010 22:59:29 |
Page of 45
|