AQW 31451/22-27

Miss Nuala McAllister
Alliance Party
North Belfast

Tabled Date: 17/09/2025
Answered On Date: 06/10/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, following the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Fifty Third Report: 2025, to detail any engagement he has had with UK counterparts regarding the recommendation to develop a UK-wide Index of Dental Costs.

Answer:

I have had no formal engagement with UK counterparts on the development of an Index of Dental Costs.

A General Dental Service Cost of Service Review is being undertaken, with expenses being included within the scope.

This recommendation from the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Fifty Third Report will be considered following the results of this review and in line with the reform of General Dental Services.