Free GP Care for over 70s ‘a political gimmick’ – Calleary Government continues to take medical card from seriously ill pensioners Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary has accused the Government of engaging in a political gimmick following  the announcement of free-GP care for over 70s.  Deputy Calleary said this new policy is hypocritical and is a belated reaction to the Government’s heavy defeat in the recent local elections. He commented: “The announcement by the Taoiseach last week on free GP care for over 70s has come totally out of the blue and has been done with absolutely no consultation with the relevant stakeholders. No talks were held with … Continue reading Free GP Care for over 70s ‘a political gimmick’ – Calleary