Posts Tagged ‘PRSI’
Thousands of PRSI card holders aren’t taking advantage of dental benefits, new figures confirm
Thousands of PRSI cardholders in the Republic of Ireland aren’t taking advantage of dental and optical benefits, new research has confirmed. Around 2.5 million people pay into the PRSI scheme, but up to two-thirds have not accessed the perks available to them. Recent statistics show that there were fewer than 805,000 applications for dental treatments […]
Dental treatments halved for PRSI patients
The number of treatments available to PRSI patients in Ireland has halved, it has been revealed. Prior to the changes brought about in January, PRSI patients were entitled to free dental check-ups, six monthly clean and polish treatments and discounted extractions and fillings. In January, the Health Service Executive introduced major cuts, which have had […]
Budget cuts in Ireland cost patients more than 12 million pounds
Cuts in the dental budget have cost patients more than 12 million pounds worth of dental care so far this year, it has been revealed. The figures, which have been obtained by the Irish Independent, show that government spending on dental care has fallen significantly to 17.8 million Euros this year; this means the Irish […]
Irish patients lose out on 3.5 million Euros worth of dental care
Statistics have shown that patients in Ireland have lost out on 3.5 million Euros worth of dental care in comparison to last year. The figures showed that state spending on dental care had fallen from 15.1 million Euros for the first three month period of the year in 2009, to 11.5 million Euros this year. […]
