Labour minister Kathleen Lynch says Fine Gael stalled free GP care plans

Fine Gael delayed the introduction of free GP care to the under-6s and over-70s by three years, a Labour minister has claimed.

Labour minister Kathleen Lynch says Fine Gael stalled free GP care plans
Wed, 06 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Elaine Loughlin,  Political Reporter

Fine Gael delayed the introduction of free GP care to the under-6s and over-70s by three years, a Labour minister has claimed.

Although free GP care was rolled out in July, it has been revealed that the plan was fiercely opposed by the main party of Government.

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