Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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608. To ask the Minister for Health his plans in relation to the provision to dental services (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45971/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. As the Deputy is aware, officials in my Department and from the HSE are currently engaging with the Irish Dental Association on matters relating to the provision of services under the DTSS. The intention is to review the DTSS contract and to explore ways of mitigating the difficulties some patients are currently experiencing in accessing services. In the meantime, I am assured by the HSE that they will assist anyone experiencing problems accessing a service in their locality.