Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to be associated with Deputy Cairns's remarks and extend the condolences of the Government to the families, friends and school community of St. Michael's, in particular the family and friends of Andrew O'Donnell and Max Wall, who sadly lost their lives in Ios. It must be any parent's worst nightmare and a devastating event to happen to young men who were starting off on the next chapter in their lives. Our thoughts and condolences are with them. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance through the embassy in Athens and two members of An Garda Síochána have been sent to Greece to provide assistance. We will assist the families in any way that we can.

Deputy Cairns raised the issue of extending free GP care. This started in 2014 with the under-sixes when I was Minister for Health and Kathleen Lynch was Minister of State. It was extended after that to carers and people over 70. This is a huge further step forward.

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