Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That might be something to think about. The other point I want to make will return us to the discussion around those larger catchment CHOs, including CHO 8 and similar areas. We tend to think of the dearth of GPs in rural areas but for areas of deprivation, the lack of GPs is a massive issue. One model that has come across my desk is GP care for all, which is organised on a not-for-profit charity basis. I am aware there is a large cost to starting a GP practice and it can be difficult, particularly in an area of deprivation where many service users are medical card holders. It can be difficult to get a practice off the ground. Is the HSE exploring a not-for-profit model and a support basis for GPs? I know there have been some pilots in this regard. Supports could be provided for GPs who choose to work in areas of deprivation or in areas where there are many low-income households.