Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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222. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify when free GP care for under seven-year-olds will come into effect. [23318/23]

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.