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Dental services are now available to qualified PRSI contributors, in- cluding employees and the self-employed, and their dependent


spouses or


partners, says Cork East Fine Gael TD and Min- ister of State at


the De-


partment of Justice, David Stanton. “These changes mean the Treatment Ben-


that


efit scheme will now be available to a total of 2.5 million workers. Restor- ing benefits to PRSI con- tributors was a key Fine Gael commitment before the last election and I’m delighted that we are now in a position to deliver”, said Minister Stanton. “In addition to restor-


ing benefits to employed people, eligibility has now been


extended to


the self-employed. Now 450,000 self-employed contributors and their de- pendent spouses or part- ners can now avail of free teeth cleaning and free glasses for the first time. “The Optical scheme


now covers the provision of glasses, either free or subsidised if an upgraded design is chosen, or provide a contribution towards contact


lenses. Re-


pairs to glasses are also covered under the extended scheme, in addition to the free eye examination which was announced earlier this year. “The Dental scheme now includes a contri-


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bution to cleanings, either an annual scale and polish or more extensive perio- dontal treatment if clini- cally required. Cleanings will require a co-payment from the patient if the cost of the treatment charged by the dentist is in excess of the fee payable by the Department. For the simpler scale and polish treatment this additional co-payment is capped at a maximum of €15. The changes to the Dental scheme are in addition to the free annual dental ex- amination announced in March.


“Our commitment to


these extended benefits demonstrate a Govern- ment committed to sup- porting people at work, be they employed or self-em- ployed.


efits are an important support


for


contribute each week to social insurance fund.


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hope that these improve- ments will encourage more working people to take better care of their health, which should drive down their health expens- es in the longer run.


Thursday, 9th Midleton Briefs


Midleton District Executive Fine Gael Meeting of above was held in Killeagh Community


Hall on the 9 October and was very well attended. Chairman Joe Wall opened the meeting and thanked all present for attending. Cllr. Susan McCarthy gave a progress report on new housing developments in Mid- leton, and she also stated that the new council budget is currently being debated by the councillors. The midle- ton/Youghal greenway project is progressing well, and there are projects underway to improve public toilets in Garryvoe and Youghal. Minister David Stanton paid tribute to our late esteemed Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Liam Cosgrave RIP. The housing crisis is being dealt with but is a long term project. Brexit is one of the most important matters for the Government and discussions are ongoing. Youghal town has recently re- ceived funding under the “Town and Village Renewal Scheme”. Members expressed concerns regarding traffic issues during the ongoing road works in Killeagh and new road works are soon to start in Castlemartyr and the benefits were outlined at the meeting. Noel Scannell a member of the General Michael Collins Society sent details of “A Night on the Life and Times of Michael Collins” to be held in the Imperial Hotel on Friday November 3rd at 8pm with a slideshow of Collins memorabilia from7.30pm. Speakers Gerry O’Connell (on Collins’ involvement in the G.A.A.) Tim Crowley, Clonakilty, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Covney and Deirdre Clune Chairperson on the night. All thanks to Noel and glad to say that it was a historical and informative night and a huge crowd attended. By Kathleen Woulfe P.R.O.


Midleton & Carrigtwohill Branch of


Irish Red Cross Church gate collection in Midleton on Saturday & Sunday 18 and 19 November. Anyone prepared to help should ring Maura Milton or any member of the branch. (Maura’s number is 087 6934773)


Midleton Meals on Wheels Annual collection will be held on Friday 17 November.


Help is urgently required. Contact John Rose or Monica Doyle 087 6376204 or any member of the local committee.


Happy Birthday Greeting Happy birthday greetings to Emily McHarg, Mary


Goggin (Youghal), Thomas Cody, Madison Costigan (6 years old), Dave Lawton, Elizabeth Mc Sweeney, Terry Tobin and Freda Priestley (90 years old).


Irish Heart Foundation Fundraising Luncheon will be held in “Pairc Ui Chao-


imh” Cork on Friday 17 November at 12.30pm guest speakers and a very enjoyable social occasion. Tickets €50 from Paddy O’Brien and further details of this event – ring 086 8105585.


Youghal Briefs Pharmacy Opening Hours this


weekend On Sunday, 12 November, The Clockgate Pharmacy will be open from 12noon to 1pm.


Social Dancing this Weekend in


Youghal On Saturday, 11 November, Philip English will have the dancers on the floor in the GAA Pavilion, with doors at 9pm. Admission €10.


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