Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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657. To ask the Minister for Health if teenagers under 16 years of age with a medical card are entitled to free dental care such as fillings under the medical card system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31109/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Dental services for children up to 16 years of age and persons of all ages with special needs are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE through its dental clinics. All HSE dental clinics prioritise emergency care for children up to 16 years of age, treatment for special needs patients and screening of children aged from 11 to 13 years, including referral for orthodontic services where necessary. Other services, including screening of children 6 to 8 years, are provided but may be deferred in clinics where there is pressure on resources.