Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Universal health care is to be introduced at the end of this period of Government. The Minister of State has quite rightly requested time to reflect on a more efficient and effective delivery of the process for free general practitioner care services. As I said in reply to an earlier question of Deputy Martin's, the immediate focus of the Minister of State is persons with long-term illnesses. I will report to the House when the Minister of State reverts with his proposals on a more effective process for general practitioner care. Universal health care insurance is not due to be introduced until the end of the period of Government.

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