Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein)
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162. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new clinical leadership posts that have been created under the national oral health policy; the number that have been filled to date; the number of other supporting staff that have been put in place; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3441/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Government recognises that substantive reform of oral healthcare services is required, as set out in the National Oral Health Policy. My Department is working closely with the HSE to ensure the establishment of focused implementation structures for the Policy to drive implementation. These implementation structures include the need for new clinical leadership and reform leadership posts in the HSE, as well as other supporting staff. Resources will be provided for these posts as a Budget 2023 new initiative. My Department is currently in discussion with the HSE regarding the specifics of these posts, to support progression towards recruitment.