Michael McGrath yesterday announced the introduction of free GP care for children aged 6 and 7, with the intention to extend the coverage to all children over the age of 12. But how do GPs feel about this? Well for more on this we were joined by Dr Denis McCauley, Chairman of the GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation.

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