Ireland: 325k miss free GP visits; uptake under 50% three years post-reform

Three years after Ireland relaxed GP-visit eligibility, uptake remains below 50%, with roughly 325,000 people missing out due to confusing forms and HSE red tape. The gap between policy intent and administrative execution persists, indicating systemic implementation failure. This matters for public-health access and could fuel political pressure on HSE efficiency.

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