John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cover available for essential dental treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28606/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a comprehensive dental scheme will be put in place for those who are over 60 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28608/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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Dental and oral health services are provided to medical cardholders over the age of 16 through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme and to children and patients with special needs through the HSE Public Dental Service. There are no plans to introduce an additional scheme for those who are over 60.