Posts Tagged ‘PRSI scheme’
Hospital Admissions on the Increase Following Dental Cuts in Ireland
The number of people admitted to hospital for dental infections has increased by 38 percent since cuts to the dental scheme in Ireland were introduced, according to new research. Figures from 2011 and 2012 show a sharp increase in the number of people seeking urgent treatment in hospitals for dental infections, following cuts affecting the PRSI scheme […]
Irish Dentists Fear Mouth Cancer Death Rate Following PRSI Cuts
Irish dentists are worried that the death rate for mouth cancer could increase as a result of budget cuts for the PRSI scheme. The Health Service Executive announced budget cuts at the beginning of 2011 and people who are covered by the PRSI scheme have had their benefits reduced significantly. Participants in the scheme used […]
