Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have listened to the reading of the relevant judgment. What actions will the Minister and Department take in co-operation with the Dental Council? It is very serious that people can now present at the premises of a dental technician and obtain dentures or have other related needs met. We need to raise awareness of this issue because members of the public need to know there are only 15 registered and fully qualified dental technicians in the jurisdiction. Clearly, such a small number cannot cater to all those who may present to them. It is important, therefore, that every effort is employed to ensure compliance on the part of the greatest possible number. What action does the Minister propose to take to raise awareness and to deal with misleading advertising for services by people claiming to be what they are not? This is an issue the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has also had to address.

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