AQW 16606/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 15396/17-22, (i) whether dentists or the British Dental Association were consulted about their needs prior to the purchase and delivery of personal protection equipment (PPE) that was deemed unusable by dentists; and (ii) to detail the cost of this PPE.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 19 March 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 19 March 2021
- Answer due by
- 7 April 2021
- Answered
- 17 August 2021151 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
In relation to the first part of your question, neither I nor my officials are aware of claims that the level 1 PPE purchased and delivered to General Dental Practitioners in Northern Ireland in July 2020 was unusable. However, I would be grateful to receive any further information in regard to this matter if you are able to provide it.
The cost of the level 1 PPE that was delivered to Northern Ireland dental practices in July 2020 was £915,960.22