Free GP care for under-12s as part of €210m deal

The Irish Medical Organisation has announced a €210m Government deal for general practice after long-running talks with the Department of Health.

Free GP care for under-12s as part of €210m deal
Sat, 06 Apr, 2019 - 10:00
Evelyn Ring

The Irish Medical Organisation has announced a €210m Government deal for general practice after long-running talks with the Department of Health.

The doctors’ representative group also agreed in principle to extend free GP care for children up to the age of 12, subject to negotiation and the provision of additional resources.

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