3250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts that an entitlement to dental treatment under the medical card scheme is of limited practical value where patients cannot find a dentist participating in the dental treatment services scheme; the immediate measures she will take, pending wider reform of dental services, to prevent further dentists withdrawing from the scheme; whether enhanced reimbursement rates will be considered in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60882/26]

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3250. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts that an entitlement to dental treatment under the medical card scheme is of limited practical value where patients cannot find a dentist participating in the dental treatment services scheme; the immediate measures she will take, pending wider reform of dental services, to prevent further dentists withdrawing from the scheme; whether enhanced reimbursement rates will be considered in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60882/26]

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