No plans to reinstate children dental services in Killybegs

There doesn’t seem to be any plans to reinstate children dental services to Killybegs.The former clinic closed in December of last year ahead of the planned retirement of the dentist in May.This closure was planned, as the premises no longer met updated compliance and infection-prevention standards however there’s said to be frustration locally over a lack of consultation.Eligible children from Killybegs, Kilcar, Carrick, Glencolmcille, Bruckless, and Dunkineely are now being seen at the new, fully compliant two-surgery clinic in Donegal Town.The issue was raised in the Seanad this morning by Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle who says families are now having to travel long distances for treatment that should be available locally.Minister of State at the Department of Health Mary Butler responding says another dentist is being recruited in Donegal Town to cope with the extra demand but did not commit to the service returning to Killybegs: