Terence Flanagan
Question:586. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding general practitioner visit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/15]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
586. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding general practitioner visit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28554/15]
View answerThe Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015 was enacted on 24th June 2015. Under this legislation GP care without fees will be extended to all persons aged 70 years and over in early August. This universal over-70s service will benefit about 36,000 people and will be provided under the existing GMS contract. Registration for this service will begin later this month.