96. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the major backlog in the school dental screening service in Kildare; and if her Department will consider screening children earlier to ensure children are screened before leaving primary school. [72906/26]
Topics / Dental Services
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsDental Services
16 questions from 8 TDs, between 17 September 2025 and 15 October 2026.
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216. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for access to dental treatment under sedation or general anaesthetic at 31 August 2025 and 31 August 2026, broken down by sedation or anaesthetic type, adult and child, patient category including patients with additional or special care needs, waiting-time band, HSE Health Region and Integrated Healthcare Area; and the average an…
218. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children eligible and scheduled for school dental screening, the number actually screened, the number and percentage of eligible children not screened, the number receiving treatment following screening, and the school year or class cohort currently being called for screening in each local dental area, for the 2021/22 to 2025/26 school years and …
219. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients assessed and waiting to commence orthodontic treatment at 31 August in each of the years 2022 to 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office, broken down by waiting-time band and treatment priority; the number of treatment commencements in each year and in the period 1 January to 31 August 2…
220. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting for an orthodontic assessment at 31 August 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office, broken down by waiting-time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabular form. [67581/26]
221. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children awaiting assessment or treatment through HSE primary care dental services at 31 August 2026, nationally, by HSE Health Region, Integrated Healthcare Area and local dental office where available, broken down by patient category, treatment type and waiting-time band; and the average and longest waiting time in each area, in tabu…
1252. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the total number of approved treatments that took place under the dental treatment services scheme in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026. [64805/26]
1253. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of dental cleanings that took place under the dental treatment services scheme in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026. [64804/26]
3. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health her plans to bring forward legislation to enhance the powers of the Dental Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17628/26]
55. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether specific waiting list reduction targets have been set for orthodontic assessment and treatment in south Tipperary for 2026 and 2027; the numerical reduction targets for each year; the projected maximum waiting time by the end of 2026 and 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17513/26]
80. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made to reduce the number of patients waiting on orthodontic assessment and treatment at the Louth County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17609/26]
1006. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the length of time the most urgent cases of children in Kerry wait for orthodontic treatment; the number waiting one month, two months, three months, four months and so on; the measures being taken to address these waiting lists, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4209/26]
1007. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the length of time the most urgent cases of adults in Kerry wait for orthodontic treatment; the number waiting one month, two months, three months, four months and so on; the measures being taken to address these waiting lists, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4210/26]
1008. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the length of time the most urgent cases of adults in Kerry wait for orthodontic treatment; the number waiting six months, 12 months, 18 months, two years and so on; the measures being taken to address these waiting lists, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4211/26]
82. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand or improve dental facilities in Cork North-West, including the delivery of a new or upgraded facilities to meet growing demand in towns such as Macroom, Kanturk, Mallow and Millstreet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64083/25]
1279. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if medical card holders can recoup the cost of private dental work (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48607/25]