Almost 30,000 under sixes have now been registered for free GP care.

The HSE says there has been a steady stream of applications since the process opened on Monday.

From July 1, almost 300,000 children will be eligible to visit their doctor free of charge.

The number of GPs registering is also climbing - with up to 100 signed up in the past few days.

Anne Marie Hoey is Assistant National Director of Primary Care Services with the HSE.

A full list of the GPs who have signed up for the scheme is available on the HSE website. Parents can also register their children online.