Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 447: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans for the Clonmel Army Barracks, County Tipperary; the number of staff from his Department and from Army personnel who are currently based there; the amount that has been spent on this barracks in terms of investment in the buildings over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, is a permanently occupied barracks with a total of 210 military personnel stationed there at present. In addition, there are 9 civilian staff employed at the barracks. I am advised that total direct expenditure on upgrading and maintenance of the property between 2000 and July 2010 was in the region of €4.5 million.

The Department and the Defence Forces continually review Defence Forces requirements in relation to barracks, infrastructure and other military installations. Properties deemed surplus to requirements are disposed of and the proceeds are invested in the ongoing modernisation of the Defence Forces. There are, however, no plans to alter the current status of Kickham Barracks, at this time. he Department and the Defence Forces continually review ^^ Social Insurance ^^

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 448: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the details of the cost of the PRSI dental scheme for each individual month in 2010; the estimated full year expenditure; if he will comment on the decline in dental business; if the Department of Health and Children has expressed any concerns regarding the future promotion of good dental health; if he will confirm that full PRSI dental health scheme as previously existed will return as promised from January 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30937/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The current budgetary position necessitated the changes made to social welfare benefits, including treatment benefits, in Budget 2010. As a result from 1 st January 2010, treatments available under the dental element of the scheme are limited to the free examination. This allows people to continue to have regular check-ups and helps ensure the early detection of disease and other health issues.

The Department of Health and Children has not been in touch with the Department to express concerns on the future promotion of good dental health.

While all areas of social welfare expenditure are kept under review, there are no plans to reverse the changes in the current budgetary climate.

The cost of the Dental Benefit Scheme for each month of 2010 is detailed in the table below. The estimated full year expenditure is some €38 million in 2010.