Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2023
701. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health to outline the nature of State funding by way of subsidy to GPs; the total cost of such subsidies for the years 2018 to 2022, broken down by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35037/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the General Medical Services (GMS) scheme, GPs can receive subsidies towards the employment of practice staff, contributions towards locum expenses to cover periods of leave, contributions towards medical indemnity insurance premiums and support payments for rural GPs who qualify under the Rural Practice Support Framework. A support is also available to GPs working in areas of social deprivation.
In relation to the total cost of these subsidies for the years 2018 to 2022, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
