Cllr Meehan raises issues around public dental screening data

A recent meeting of the west-north west Regional Health Forum has found incomplete public data regarding public dental screening in primary school.

In a response to a question from Cllr Declan Meehan comprehensive figures from Donegal could not be provided.

HSE dental screening is mandatory for 6th class pupils as a means of preventative dental care.

Cllr Meehan says it is frustrating to highlight an issue when given an incomplete picture:

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