General Practitioner Services

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Ceisteanna (402)

Gary Gannon

Ceist:

402. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the status of the GP Care for All Initiative, particularly concerning a practice (details supplied) in Dublin’s north inner city, which is at risk of closure in June 2025 if a sustainable solution is not found; the measures being taken to ensure the continued provision of general practitioner services to the 2,600 medical card patients currently served by this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18248/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

While matters relating to the administration of taxation are a matter for the Department of Finance and the Office of the Revenue Commissions, my Department and the HSE have held a series of engagements with GP Care for All regarding their difficulties in relation to the GMS contractual model and tax compliance.

Several proposed structural model solutions were presented to the organisation for consideration that are in line with tax legislation and the provisions of the Health Act and GMS Contract. Furthermore, the HSE facilitated GP Care for All to be supported with expert independent tax advice on the matter.

The services provided by GP Care for All are highly valued, and the HSE continues to support the GP Care for All practice. Both my Department and the HSE will continue to engage with the organisation in support of the implementation of a sustainable structural model to deliver services in line with all relevant legislation.