The Minister for Health is to seek Cabinet approval to legislate for the abolishment of public hospital charges.
Currently, patients pay €80 per visit, with a maximum of €800 per year.
But Stephen Donnelly will make a bid to get rid of the fees in April.
As part of Budget 2023, the government declared its intention to eliminate public hospital fees.
Last year, fees for those under the age of 16 were also eliminated.
The measure is thought to be a way to help families cope with the rising cost of living.