General Practitioner Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Ceisteanna (690)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Ceist:

690. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the age of retirement for general practitioners to 72 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1041/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

In July 2015, retirement provisions under the GMS scheme were changed to allow GPs to hold GMS contracts until their 72nd birthday.