Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
1352. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if all Covid-19-related services relating to general practice and general practitioners are free-of-charge; if this applies in the case of out-of-hours GP services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33337/20]
View answerAn agreement was reached with GP representatives in March 2020 to ensure people who were experiencing coronavirus symptoms have access to free GP Covid-19 assessments and coronavirus tests. This agreement was reviewed in June and expanded to ensure that arrangements are in place for GP referral for weekend COVID-19 testing Out of Hours services without any additional fee being payable by patients.
In September, the Government again approved the maintenance of support payments to GPs for the provision of remote and in-person Covid-19 consultations. In return, the public will have continued access to Covid-19 related GP assessment, treatment, and testing referrals without charge.
