Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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636. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the vocational training scheme in dentistry, which was paused in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23765/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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A review of the undergraduate training for dentists will be conducted as part of the development by the Department of Health of a new national oral health policy. A review group will be put in place shortly to assess current undergraduate training in Ireland and best practice elsewhere. This will include consideration of vocational training.