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Doctors warn that Free GP scheme may be unequal

Two trade unions representing GPs have criticised the government's decision to give free GP care to...
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1:06 PM - 14 Oct 2013



Doctors warn that Free GP sche...

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Doctors warn that Free GP scheme may be unequal

TodayFM
TodayFM

1:06 PM - 14 Oct 2013



Two trade unions representing GPs have criticised the government's decision to give free GP care to under-5s.

Both the Irish Medical Organisation and the Irish College of General Practitioners say they haven't been consulted about the plans, which are due to be announced in tomorrow's Budget.

Meanwhile there's also been criticism for the plan to cut Dole payments to 25-year-olds - with one group saying the change will encourage more people to emigrate.

Our political correspondent Gavan Reilly reports.



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