Written answers

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Department of Health

General Practitioner Services

Photo of James LawlessJames Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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1630. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the roll-out of free general practitioner care to children up to age 8; the implementation date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20407/22]

Photo of Christopher O'SullivanChristopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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1851. To ask the Minister for Health when children under the age of 8 years can avail of free general practitioner care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21269/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1630 and 1851 together.

My officials and the HSE are engaged in preparatory work for the commencement of the initial stage of the phased expansion of GP care without fees to all children aged 12 years and under, the provision of GP care without fees to all children aged 6 and 7.  Consultations with the IMO, representing GPs, are currently underway with the intention of introducing the service this year.

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