Terence Flanagan
Question:243. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if any fees or charges will apply regarding free GP care for under-fives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8857/14]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 February 2014
243. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if any fees or charges will apply regarding free GP care for under-fives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8857/14]
View answerThe free GP for children aged five and under service will be made available without any user fees or charges, nominal or otherwise. Legislation is currently being prepared on this basis and a draft GP contract is currently open to public consultation. The Department of Health is continuing policy work on the universal GP service.