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What are healthcare services like in Ireland?

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We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Ireland. They wrote...

"We arrived and immediately found a local GP tp handle everyday needs. An annual check up is €50 and a referral to a specialist has been at zero cost to us. Local hospital is 30-40 minutes from home by lovely bus or car. We purchased a full insurance policy, just in case, for €160 a month," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Tobercurry, Ireland.

"Ireland offers a wide range of public and private healthcare services. Public healthcare consists of a system that is financed through taxation and provides citizens with basic medical care including emergency services, primary care, in-patient care and mental health services, free of charge or at a nominal cost. Private healthcare services in Ireland, such as GP practices, private hospitals, and other independent health care providers, allow for a wider range of choices and more personalized care for those willing and able to pay for their own healthcare costs. In recent years, Ireland has also made significant investments in expanding access to health care and providing better support for health promotion and disease prevention," commented one expat who made the move to Ireland.

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