157 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that dentists are refusing to treat long-standing patients once they turn 70 and receive a medical card as part of GMS scheme, thereby forcing them to either pay for treatment they are entitled to or to find an alternative dentist; the number of dentists in the Dublin region who are refusing to participate in the GMS scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28202/07]

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157 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that dentists are refusing to treat long-standing patients once they turn 70 and receive a medical card as part of GMS scheme, thereby forcing them to either pay for treatment they are entitled to or to find an alternative dentist; the number of dentists in the Dublin region who are refusing to participate in the GMS scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28202/07]

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