Free GP care to be expanded to another half a million people in Ireland

The video discusses changes to the GP scheme, providing free care to an additional half a million people, including children aged 6 and 7, and those up to the median household income. The government emphasizes its commitment to universal healthcare, ensuring affordability. The measure includes financial support for GPs to hire more staff and invest in their practices. The shift from a hospital-based to a community-based system is highlighted, with GPs playing a central role in chronic disease management.

What is the primary goal of the government's new GP scheme?

• To reduce taxes

• To provide free GP care to more people

• To increase the number of hospitals

• To build more schools

Which age group of children is included in the new GP scheme?

• Children aged 6 and 7

• Children aged 8 and 9

• Children aged 3 and 4

• Children aged 5 and 6

What financial support is being provided to GPs under the new scheme?

• Tax exemptions

• Subsidized housing

• Free medical equipment

• Increased fees and support to hire more staff

What is the median household income considered for the GP scheme?

• €75,000

• €60,000

• €47,000

• €30,000

What is the broader healthcare shift mentioned in the initiative?

• From hospital-based to community-based

• From community-based to hospital-based

• From private to public healthcare

• From urban to rural healthcare