Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will commission a report into the long-term health effects of the withdrawal of the dental and optical benefit schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20226/10]

Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will explain the alteration in legislation that has brought about the situation whereby PRSI does not cover dental treatment and medical cards; her views on whether PRSI should cover dental treatment and medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20544/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 279 together.

Responsibility for the Treatment Benefit Scheme, which provides dental, optical and aural services to insured people, rests with my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection. I have no plans to commission a report as suggested.