You’re reminded you have to register to sign up for free GP care for children under 6.
The scheme is effective from today at most local doctors surgeries – more than 84 percent have signed up to it.
Many local practices have contacted patients to advise them that they are participating in the scheme but a full list is available on the HSE website www.hse.ie
Local GP Dr Tadhg Crowley says if you havent signed up first you wont be able to avail of it.