General Medical Services Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Ceisteanna (1186)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

1186. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if it is a contractual obligation for a GMS GP contract holder to be a registered medical practitioner; if the employment of a locum by a registered medical practitioner would obviate such an obligation; if it is possible for a locum to be a GMS GP contract holder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14039/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

It is a contractual obligation for a GMS GP contract holder to be a registered medical practitioner. The employment of a locum by a registered medical practitioner does not obviate such an obligation. A locum, who is a registered medical practitioner as set out in Section 1 of the Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Act 2012, may apply to the HSE for a GMS contract.