Campaigners in clare say the introduction of free GP care for the over seventies is a first step towards improving services for the elderly.
40,000 people will be able to visit the doctor for free from next Wednesday, regardless of their income.
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But people must register online at GP VISIT CARD DOT IE or with their local healthcare provider before hand.
Vice-President of Active retirement Ireland, Kay Murphy from Shannon is welcoming the announcement but says older people still face huge prescription bills.
