Written answers

Thursday, 26 May 2022

Department of Health

General Practitioner Services

Photo of John LahartJohn Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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69. To ask the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care will be extended to six and seven-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26799/22]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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 this service this year.

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