594. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of children on primary care dental waiting lists in the midwest region and by county, IHA, and local area as appropriate at the end of July 2026 compared to end December 2025 and July 2025, in tabular form; the average and longest waiting time in each area for an appointment; the number of dentists operating on the DTSS scheme in the county and a summary of the claim activity. [54726/26]

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.