Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 331: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a chief dental officer will be appointed in her Department; and when her Department will advertise to have that position filled. [34416/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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At the launch of the National Oral Health Policy on the 18th October last, I announced that my Department would be filling a senior clinical dental position. In addition, I indicated that I was open to considering, in conjunction with stakeholders, the structure, role and responsibilities of this position. My Department has sought and received the views of stakeholders on this post. My Department is currently examining the submissions we have received.