Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
592. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the appreciation of the State for the doctors who deferred retirement, giving up a good portion of a well-earned retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17446/24]
View answerGPs play a vital role in the provision of health services. They are usually the first point of contact when a person is unwell and act as gatekeepers to the wider healthcare service. They are a central part of our communities, caring for people and their families throughout their lives.
All GPs, and in particular those who have an extension to provide GMS services past the GMS retirement provisions, have the appreciation and gratitude of the Government and the public for their devotion to their patient's wellbeing. In providing GMS services past GMS retirement, such GPs help ensure continuity of care for their patients in their community and I am happy to confirm my particular appreciation to them.
