Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
637. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when the general practitioner card for children under eight years of age as announced in budget 2022 will be brought into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24145/22]
View answerMy officials and the HSE are engaged in preparatory work for the commencement of the initial stage of the phased expansion of GP care without fees to all children aged 12 years and under, the provision of GP care without fees to all children aged 6 and 7. Consultations with the IMO, representing GPs, are currently under way with the intention of introducing this service this year.
