Written answers

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Department of Health

General Practitioner Services

8:00 pm

Photo of Jim DalyJim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 843: To ask the Minister for Health when he expects free general practitioner care for patients with long-term illness to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40951/11]

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this reform programme the Government is committed to introducing Universal Primary Care within the first term of office of this Government.

Initially, free GP cover will be extended to persons in receipt of drugs and medicines under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. It is expected that the new arrangements will be in place by the summer of 2012.

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