More than 2,500 register for over 70s free GP care The Health Service Executive has said 2,650 people had registered for the free GP care for the over 70 services by 4pm today. News • 01 Aug 15
More than 2,500 register for over 70s free GP care The Health Service Executive has said 2,650 people had registered for the free GP care for the over 70 services by 4pm today. News • 01 Aug 15
Huge volumes register for free GP care scheme Ten thousand children under the age of six were registered for free GP care during the first day of registration, according to the Health Service Executive. News • 15 Jun 15
Huge volumes register for free GP care scheme Ten thousand children under the age of six were registered for free GP care during the first day of registration, according to the Health Service Executive. News • 15 Jun 15
HSE issues proposed contract for free GP care The Health Service Executive has started to issue proposed contracts to over 2,400 GPs for the provision of free GP care for children under six from later this year. News • 28 Apr 15
HSE issues proposed contract for free GP care The Health Service Executive has started to issue proposed contracts to over 2,400 GPs for the provision of free GP care for children under six from later this year. News • 28 Apr 15
Varadkar: Most GPs will agree to free care scheme The Minister for Health has said he believes most GPs will sign up to the Government scheme to give free GP care to children under six years of age. News • 09 Feb 15
Varadkar: Most GPs will agree to free care scheme The Minister for Health has said he believes most GPs will sign up to the Government scheme to give free GP care to children under six years of age. News • 09 Feb 15
Free GP care for under sixes possible by Q2 2015 The HSE has said it hopes to implement free GP care for children under six years by the second quarter of next year. News • 19 Dec 14
Free GP care for under sixes possible by Q2 2015 The HSE has said it hopes to implement free GP care for children under six years by the second quarter of next year. News • 19 Dec 14
No decision on nominal fee for GP consultation The Department of Health has said no decision has been taken on whether there will be a nominal fee for a GP consultation as part of the planned roll-out of universal free GP care. News • 11 Aug 14
No decision on nominal fee for GP consultation The Department of Health has said no decision has been taken on whether there will be a nominal fee for a GP consultation as part of the planned roll-out of universal free GP care. News • 11 Aug 14
Varadkar sees limited free GP care by late 2014 Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he hopes that free GP care for certain groups will be in place by the end of this year, or early next year. News • 23 Jul 14
Varadkar sees limited free GP care by late 2014 Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he hopes that free GP care for certain groups will be in place by the end of this year, or early next year. News • 23 Jul 14
IMO says some cannot afford €2.50 prescription fee The Irish Medical Organisation has described the prescription charge for medical card patients as a "regressive" policy and is calling for its abolition. News • 25 Apr 14
IMO says some cannot afford €2.50 prescription fee The Irish Medical Organisation has described the prescription charge for medical card patients as a "regressive" policy and is calling for its abolition. News • 25 Apr 14
3% of GPs to provide free care scheme - survey A survey suggests that only 3% of GPs will definitely take part in the Government's plan to provide free GP care for five-year-olds and under. News • 21 Jan 14
3% of GPs to provide free care scheme - survey A survey suggests that only 3% of GPs will definitely take part in the Government's plan to provide free GP care for five-year-olds and under. News • 21 Jan 14
240,000 families to benefit from free GP care move Minister for Health James Reilly has said the delivery of free GP care to children aged five and under is an important step on the road to universal health insurance. News • 16 Oct 13
240,000 families to benefit from free GP care move Minister for Health James Reilly has said the delivery of free GP care to children aged five and under is an important step on the road to universal health insurance. News • 16 Oct 13
Reduced Jobseeker's Allowance to be extended Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has announced that the €100 reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance will be extended to those up to age 22. Business • 15 Oct 13
Reduced Jobseeker's Allowance to be extended Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has announced that the €100 reduced rate of jobseeker's allowance will be extended to those up to age 22. Business • 15 Oct 13
Free GP care for children under five from 2014 The Department of Health has secured funding in the 2014 Budget for the introduction of free GP care for children aged five years and under next year. News • 14 Oct 13
Free GP care for children under five from 2014 The Department of Health has secured funding in the 2014 Budget for the introduction of free GP care for children aged five years and under next year. News • 14 Oct 13
