755. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to workers who temporarily leave the workforce due to unemployment, caring responsibilities, illness, or other life circumstances, and cannot access the PRSI treatment benefit scheme when they return to work, which can leave working people with many years of PRSI contributions losing access to support for dental bills because of a temporary break in employment; if his Department are considering any alternatives to make this scheme more inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39572/26]

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755. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to workers who temporarily leave the workforce due to unemployment, caring responsibilities, illness, or other life circumstances, and cannot access the PRSI treatment benefit scheme when they return to work, which can leave working people with many years of PRSI contributions losing access to support for dental bills because of a temporary break in employment; if his Department are considering any alternatives to make this scheme more inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39572/26]

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