Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We know how important access to one's GP is, for the reasons raised by Deputy Moynihan. It is why we aim to provide a GP-only card for a further 700,000 citizens in the time ahead. The Deputy raises an important point. Prevention, as we all know, is the best possible cure. A regular check-in with one's GP is an essential part of that. We would have to engage with the GP community about such a measure, but I am sure the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, will consider it.

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