Patrick Costello
Ceist:1555. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Health when free general practitioner care will be extended to six- and seven-year-olds as announced under budget 2022. [42172/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (1555)
Freagraí scríofa
My officials and the HSE are engaged in preparatory work for the commencement of the initial stage of the phased expansion of GP care without fees to all children aged 12 years and under, the provision of GP care without fees to all children aged 6 and 7. Consultations with the IMO, representing GPs, are currently underway with the intention of introducing this service this year.