504. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the large backlog in school dental visits for schools across the country since the pandemic; if he has met with the HSE in relation to this matter; the provisions in Budget 2022 that will go towards addressing this backlog; the way he will ensure that the most vulnerable children will have access to dental treatment despite some private dentists not taking on medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58285/21]

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504. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the large backlog in school dental visits for schools across the country since the pandemic; if he has met with the HSE in relation to this matter; the provisions in Budget 2022 that will go towards addressing this backlog; the way he will ensure that the most vulnerable children will have access to dental treatment despite some private dentists not taking on medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58285/21]

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