Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
928. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health when he plans to extend the general practitioner visit card scheme to persons in receipt of carer's allowance as announced in December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16162/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraGovernment approval was given on the 11th of April 2018 to provide GP services without charge to persons in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit. Permission was also granted to draft the Heads of the Bill to legislate for this measure. My officials are now undertaking the necessary work to prepare the draft Heads of the Bill. It is my intention that this change will be implemented this year, subject to the drafting and enactment of the necessary legislation.
