Government plans to extend GP visit cards for carers criticised by both sides

Government plans to extend GP visit cards for 40,000 family carers are coming under fire.

Government plans to extend GP visit cards for carers criticised by both sides

Government plans to extend GP visit cards for 40,000 family carers are coming under fire.

The Irish Medical Organisation, which represents doctors, says the measure has been announced as a “vote buying exercise” that doesn't take account of the GPs dealing with increased demand.

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