Free GP care for under-sixes
Arthur Spring asks about negotiations and funding for free GP care for children under six; the Minister says legislation and Estimates provision exist, but discussions with the IMO continue.
I ask about the provision of free GP care for children under six. We have been promised legislation in this regard and I would like an update on how negotiations are going with the Irish Medical Organisation, when we can expect legislation before the House and if financial provisions have been put in place for the issue.
Comment on this
Legislation is already enacted and provision has been made in the Estimates to provide the service but, as the Deputy knows, there are ongoing discussions with the IMO in that regard.