Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

National Oral Health Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Pat Healy:

In terms of the policy, account has been taken of what is happening internationally. We are relatively good at what we do within the limitations that apply and the resources allocated. If we look to countries that have well developed services they are all moving in a different direction. The policy builds on that and sets out a roadmap. Will there be challenges in that respect? There will and that is why we will have a comprehensive implementation process to work through those. It is important we reassure our staff working in the service that there will be full engagement and consultation with them. The policy provides for that. I will ask Dr. Green to cover the detail of our existing clinics.