In 2002, a primary care task force and steering group were established to drive implementation of the model. In 2002, the task force selected ten locations throughout the country for the putting in place of implementation projects in line with the primary care model. The projects will enable the new model of a multi-disciplinary based primary care team to be demonstrated in action and refined as necessary. Funding totalling €8.4 million is being provided for the projects in 2002 and 2003. As the ten projects are developed, more than 80,000 people will benefit from having direct access to an improved range of services provided by their primary care team.