3778. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider the introduction of a network of HSE-operated mobile dental clinics to address the deficiencies in the current model of routine HSE school dental examinations for primary school children; the estimated full year cost of a specially designed mobile dental unit (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57662/26]

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