Máirín Quill
Question:65 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, he has to allow GPs to make additional voluntary contributions to their GMS pension fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12139/95]
Written Answers - GMS Pension Fund.
Limerick East): General practitioners participating in the general medical services scheme are independent contractors and pension arrangements are primarily a matter for the doctors concerned.
Under the 1989 General Medical Services Agreement, a superannuation scheme for participating general practitioners was introduced to which the State makes a contribution. The scheme is administered by the Irish Medical Organisation which is, I understand, currently examining the question of additional voluntary contributions.