The programme for Government promised that healthcare would be a priority. It was promised that healthcare, in particular dental care, would be available to all citizens. I have been inundated with calls from constituents in Dundalk who are angry and frustrated because they cannot access dental care during the pandemic. The problem is particularly difficult for those in receipt of a medical card. They claim dentists are not accepting medical card holders for treatment. Will the Taoiseach give clarity on this? What measures will the Government take to ensure that every citizen, whether they have a medical card or not, can avail of and access dental care?

I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I will refer the issue again and I will engage with the Minister for Health on it. The entitlements people, including medical card recipients, have must be honoured and fulfilled. I will pursue that.