Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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333. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is any financial assistance available to persons who are in receipt of social welfare and require extensive dental work at a high cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25621/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Department’s dental benefit scheme currently provides for an annual free dental examination for people who meet the PRSI-based qualifying conditions. Other treatments are not covered by the scheme.

People in employment may also be able to avail of a tax rebate on the cost of some non-standard dental treatments. Revenue will be able to advise in this regard. Anyone holding a Medical Card should contact their local HSE office, who will be able to advise them of their entitlements under that scheme.