Ms Louise McGirr:

I thank the Deputy for the question. There is a new dental strategy and significant investment in dental in the 2023 budget. I am looking through my brief to get those figures around the level of investment, so I will commit to getting those to the Deputy afterwards. We accept that services are not where they need to be. Increasing those services is a key priority for the Minister and for the HSE. There are a range of things happening. It is also dealt with through some of the waiting list funding for dental care, as well as delivery of the dental care strategy. If it is okay I will try to get the details during this meeting and come back with figures.