Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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692. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a chief dental officer on a full time and ongoing basis in accordance with standard public service appointments following the recent expiry of the tenure of this post on a part-time basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27053/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The position of Chief Dental Officer in my Department has been filled on a part-time basis since 2013 and the principal focus of the post-holder is the development of a new National Oral Health Policy. The Department's future requirements in relation to oral health policy leadership are a matter for consideration at a later date.