Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 419: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason behind precluding children suffering from autism who attend mainstream schools from access to school-based speech therapy services and if consideration could be given to reviewing this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6808/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will reverse the cuts to dental treatment services imposed by the last Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6813/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I am considering the measures introduced by the HSE to contain expenditure on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme at the level of €63 million.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed to proceed with contracts between the Health Service Executive and clinical dental technicians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6814/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Health Service Executive plans to proceed with contracts for services with Clinical Dental Technicians and is currently making the necessary administrative arrangements.