Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
774. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 664 of 16 June 2023, to provide an update on plans to expand free GP care to all children aged six and seven years; the status of discussions with an organisation (details supplied); the timeline he is working towards in honouring this Budget 2023 commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31357/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe expansion of GP care without charges to all children aged 6 and 7, whereby all children aged 6 and 7 will be entitled to a GP visit card based on their age, is intended to commence as early as possible. At present all children under 6 years of age are entitled to a GP visit card. Preparations have been made ahead of the expansion, and engagement between my Department and the HSE with the IMO, representing GPs, is ongoing in relation to the necessary fee structures for this service.
