Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. On a weekly, if not daily, basis, we receive representations from people of all ages who are unable to access dental treatment. We must ask why contracted dentists are withdrawing from the DTSS. Dentists in Mayo say the DTSS is outdated in its scope and that it is so burdened with bureaucracy that most of them would not accept the contract regardless of the fees being offered. They need to be consulted when it comes to reforming the scheme. What engagement has the Minister had with dentists to see what can be done to encourage them back into the DTSS?

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