Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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180. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot claim treatment benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47007/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is qualified for treatment benefits and is entitled to a range of dental, optical and medical appliance services; some of which are free and others where a contributions is available towards the overall cost.

His eligibility was recently confirmed following the updating of his 2019 PRSI contribution record.  He will receive a letter within the next few days advising him of the position and confirming his eligibility for dental benefit.

The dentist can claim the payment directly on-line once the necessary treatments have been provided.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.