Louis O'Hara (Galway East, Sinn Fein)
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417. To ask the Minister for Health if the patients of a dentist (details supplied) who is no longer practising will receive compensation; if the Government will step in to provide compensation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10372/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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While I have every sympathy for the patients affected by this situation, consumer law is the responsibility of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), and so issues relating to the refunding of fees are not within the remit of the Department of Health.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory body responsible for promoting compliance with, and enforcing, competition and consumer protection law in Ireland and are best placed to advise on any concerns regarding refunding of professional fees.