Patrick Costello
Question:1555. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care will be extended to six- and seven-year-olds as announced under budget 2022. [42172/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1555. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care will be extended to six- and seven-year-olds as announced under budget 2022. [42172/22]
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 underway with the intention of introducing this service this year.