Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Sorca Clarke - PQ 2804-26
Deputy Clarke asked about the number of dentists, dental nurses and hygienists employed in the public dental service in the past 5 years. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: January 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy Sorca Clarke - PQ 2804-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists, dental nurses and hygienists employed in the public dental service in each of the past five years; the number of sanctioned but unfilled posts; and the steps being taken to address recruitment and retention issues.
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