Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will reverse the changes made to the PRSI dental treatment benefits scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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This decision to limit the funding available to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was made in view of the current position of the public finances and the 60% increase in expenditure in the DTSS over the past five years. The HSE has introduced measures to contain DTSS expenditure at the 2008 level of approximately €63 million. This reflects the imperative to achieve overall reductions in public expenditure while providing essential health services to patients. The HSE will monitor the ongoing effect of these changes from a clinical and budgetary perspective.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 258: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has had their supplementary welfare allowance and rent allowance withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18916/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.