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Legislation for free GP care

Summary

Niall Collins asks whether legislation is needed to amend GP contracts for free care for children under five. The Taoiseach says new contracts will be negotiated and legislation drafted if required.

Will the Taoiseach clarify if legislation is required to amend GP contracts in respect of the roll-out of free GP care for children under five years of age, as announced in the budget?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

There will be discussions between the Minister and IMO in regard to implementation of the scheme. New contracts will have to be drawn up.

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Will new legislation be required?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are dealing now with promised legislation.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

If legislation is required, it will be drafted. The discussions in regard to how the scheme will be implemented must take place first.

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