Warning to minister over free under-6 care

Doctors have warned Leo Varadkar his plan for free GP care for under-sixes “will not happen” unless he meets with the National Association of General Practitioners and sort out certain issues.

“Hear what we have to say and address our concerns and reassure us that those concerns will be met and dealt with,” NAGP chief executive Chris Goodey said in a comment addressed to the minister.

“Otherwise this is not going to happen. We represent the views of the majority of the GPs in the country.”