A County Tipperary based dentist was among the top ten highest earners for treating medical-card patients in 2011.
Tipperary town based Dr. Jerome Kiely was paid almost €239,000 by the HSE – the third highest figure in the country.
The same dental practice was paid over €320,000 for treating medical-card patients in 2010.
The significant reduction in payment reflects the cut in dental services provided to medical-card holders.