Dáil Éireann - Volume 628 - 05 December, 2006

Written Answers. - General Practitioner Services.

Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason investment in general practice development was reduced in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41396/06]

  Ms Harney: I have been informed by the Health Service Executive that the amount paid by the Primary Care Re-Imbursement Service for general practice development in 2005 represents the amount claimed by GPs under the Indicative Drugs Target Savings Scheme. The Executive has indicated that all such claims were processed and paid and the total value of claims paid in 2005 was €11.933m.