87 per Cent Of Clare GPs Sign Up For Free Care For Under Sixes

Seven out of every eight Clare GPs are offering free GP care for children under six, as the scheme begins today.

A total of 46 GPs here have signed up, in areas including Shannon, Kilkee, Kilrush, Ennis, Quin, Lisdoonvarna, Lahinch, Tulla, Scarriff, Miltown Malbay, Doonbeg, Sixmilebridge, Killaloe, Ballyvaughan and Corofin .

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Some local doctors had been among the strongest critics of the scheme, especially members of the National Association of GPs who insist the money could be better spent.

Lahinch GP Michael Kelleher supports it, but even he admits that it is politically motivated.