Mr. Fintan Hourihan:

Yesterday, I attended a meeting at which Ms Laura Magahy made a presentation on progress with Sláintecare. She specifically mentioned the publication of the oral health policy, which was welcome. As such, the policy fits in with Sláintecare and our document notes that it is consistent with Sláintecare. We agree that if one of the essential principles of Sláintecare is meeting need, that should apply certainly to the same degree to oral health. We are very keen to make sure that approach is taken.