Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

No Government would consult on such a policy choice. GPs and all other relevant practitioners are entitled to be involved in the discussions and, where appropriate, negotiations relating to the roll-out of any policy decision which affects them. However, policy decisions are a matter for Government and the Deputy can expect the relevant decisions to be brought forward in early course. I look forward to the support of Fianna Fáil in respect of universal access to GP care, particularly as I have never previously heard of that party advocating such care.

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