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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ad Hoc Dental Scheme.

Funding dental education and services

Summary

Allen argues that dental-service shortages are nationwide and questions whether funding should shift from educating dentists to operating services; the Chair rules the broader question outside the scope, and Allen continues his criticism.

Will the Minister not agree that this question and also Question No. 7 are symptoms of a nationwide problem——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The question is confined to the Western Health Board area.

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Will the Minister not agree that consideration should be given to taking money away from the education of dentists and put into the operation of the service at health board level?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is out of order.

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My question is relevant.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is another question.

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We are spending too much on education and we are exporting the dentists and this at a time when we are not providing enough money for services.

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