Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
712. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Health if he or his Department engaged in any discussion with the Irish Medical Organisation on the issuing of general practitioner only medical cards to the over 70s; if an agreement on a new contract has been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31601/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health and the HSE have entered into a Framework Agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation which sets out a process for engagement concerning the GMS/GP contract and other publicly funded contracts involving General Practitioners (GPs). This agreement was signed on 4th June 2014.
Discussions on a new GP contract for children under 6 years commenced on 25th June in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. On 9th July the parties agreed that these discussions should also work towards agreement on a new GMS GP contractual framework which will facilitate the full roll out of universal GP care.
