Free GP care for under-sixes on agenda

The first steps towards free GP care for the under-sixes is scheduled to be brought before Cabinet today ahead of its planned rollout next year.

The final Cabinet meeting of the year has over 40 items on the agenda. Ministers may also review the HSE’s long-awaited service plan.

They will also discuss reforms in legal services as and the mid-term economic plan, which is due to be published today.