Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will sign the scheme given to her Department which was negotiated on 8 December 2007 to have a law amended to make the work carried out here by clinical dental technicians and denturists recognised and legal; her views on whether this work is vital, particularly to senior citizens who deserve professional treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26834/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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In December, 2007 I received, from the Dental Council, a draft scheme for the establishment of a class of auxiliary dental worker to be known as Clinical Dental Technician.

The Dental Council will establish and maintain the register of Clinical Dental Technicians in Ireland. The scheme sets down the training, qualifications and necessary knowledge for an individual to qualify for inclusion on the register.

Examination of the draft scheme is nearing completion and I expect to be in a position to give my consent shortly.