Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the chief dental officer; when the position is likely to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13123/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Given the introduction of the moratorium it has not been possible to fill the post of Chief Dental Officer although until mid 2009 our Department did have the services of a dental advisor. The dental advisor has since completed her secondment and returned to the HSE. However, a review of this Department was recently carried out as part of the Organisational Review Programme under the auspices of the Department of An Taoiseach, as a result of which we will review the balance of skills needed to enable us to carry out our functions into the future. As part of this process we will consider the future position of the Chief Dental Officer.