Discovering Ireland Guide 2021

Pharmacies The pharmacies are widely available in Irish towns and cities. Opening hours are usually 9am to 6pm or 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Some are open till late (10:00 pm) during the week and on Sundays. There are no 24/7 pharmacies and if medication is required urgently, it’s best to go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Children Under Six Years-Old All children under six years of age living in Ireland can get a GP visit card. The children under six GP visit card covers: Free GP Visits, Assessments, out of hours urgent GP care, care for children with asthma. Medication costs and hospital charges are not covered within the GP service. Also, you need to confirm with your registered GP, providing services that are currently part of this scheme. Please see link to register online here: GP Visit Card Private Health Insurance Irish public health system offers treatment at a significantly reduced rate, but it can lengthy process, there are the options to obtain private health insurance. All private health insurance providers must be registered with the Health Insurance Authority which is the country’s independent regulator for private health insurance. They also provide information about your rights, and advice about how to select your plan. You can use to compare rates and plans here: www.hia.ie

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