Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
1091. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health whether GPs may claim reimbursement of €300 under the PCRS scheme for carrying out abortions in cases where medical abortion in the community is unsuccessful, and later completed in hospital; if so, the number of such reimbursements, by year, from 2019 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63551/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraGPs are reimbursed via the Primary Care Reimbursement Scheme (PCRS) for the consultations undertaken with patients in respect of terminations as set out below:
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1. |
Patient’s first visit for purpose of termination in accordance with the Act of 2018 |
€150 |
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2. |
Termination of pregnancy in accordance with the Act of 2018 which is carried out by service provider, including aftercare |
€300 |
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3. |
Aftercare visit with service provider where termination of pregnancy in accordance with the Act of 2018 is not carried out by service provider but is carried out in a hospital |
€100 |
Where a GP has provided termination of pregnancy service the relevant fee can be claimed, irrespective of any subsequent care provided in a hospital including cases in which the initial termination was unsuccesful. In relation to the number of reimbursements for the years 2019-2025, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly on this matter.
