Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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684. To ask the Minister for Health when the Budget 2023 announcement that GP visit cards will be extended to children aged six and seven years will be met in view that the announced target of having it in place the end of 2022 has been missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14954/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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It is intended to commence the expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7 as early as possible. My officials and the HSE have made preparations for this expansion. Engagements were held by my Department and the HSE with the IMO, representing GPs, throughout last year, and engagement is ongoing in relation to the necessary fee structures for this service.