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general practice

Last month
April 2025
InvestigatesThe GP Crisis
Opinion: 'Not only could he not get an appointment, he couldn't get a GP to take him on'
Anonymous
1 Apr
15.3k
36
This year
2025
Investigatesyour stories
​Powering through and praying: Our readers' stories about the GP crisis in Ireland
We asked our readers to share their experience of accessing family doctors across the country. Here’s what we heard back.
Many were forced to resort to already overcrowded emergency departments
This follows our investigation exposing a worsening crisis as a surge in population hasn't been matched with a proportional increase in GPs
26 Mar
18.6k
63
your stories
Are you struggling to be seen by a GP? We want to hear your stories
Updated 19 Mar
14.2k
InvestigatesThe GP Crisis
Ireland already has some medical deserts - and it’s been getting worse
A surge in population hasn’t been matched with an increase in GPs.
Ireland is one of few EU countries where the patient load of GPs has grown
The Journal Investigates reports that this is exacerbating the primary care crisis
Expert: "Over a protracted period... the health of the population will be eroded"
Maria Delaney
18 Mar
26.0k
85
All time
Addiction
GP centre won't prescribe 'highly addictive' painkillers due to concerns over illegal drug trade
There have been growing concerns in recent weeks about the sale of opioids and other powerful painkillers.
A GP centre in Dublin is refusing to prescribe powerful painkillers like Oxycontin or "highly addictive" benzodiazepines
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said prescription medications often end up being sold on the street
Benzodiazepines are generally prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures
21 Dec 2023
30.8k
Health
Number of trainee GPs to increase by one third to tackle long waiting times
2 Jun 2023
7.8k
14
Health Committee
Over 1,600 GPs need to be hired before 2028 as concern grows over shortage
26 Jan 2022
7.9k
15
booster rollout
GP: When a super-spreadable virus meets a super-spreader event like Christmas we need to pause
Dr Maitiu Ó Faoláin
Updated 16 Dec 2021
36.6k
35
Opinion
Notes from a GP: Covid cases in millennials are now showing in their grandparents
Anonymous GP
8 Oct 2020
40.6k
17
Coronavirus
Covid-19: Close contacts will be tested twice - on day 1 and day 7 - whether or not they have symptoms
18 May 2020
24.8k
13
FactCheck
FactCheck: Are there 1,000 more GPs in Ireland than five years ago?
21 Jan 2020
21.4k
22
The Daily Poll
Poll: Should conscientiously objecting GPs be compelled to refer for abortions?
13 Jun 2018
70.3k
253
Poll: Should GPs start charging for some medical card services?
8 Apr 2018
32.7k
235
not enough money
'In a utopian society there would be free GP care. In reality, we can't do that'
19 May 2017
10.6k
82
Vulnerable
GPs: Are we missing patients who are suicidal because we're rushed off our feet?
25 Jan 2015
8.5k
31
Overcrowding
GPs: We can't take on hospital overflow - we're overwhelmed already
7 Jan 2015
5.4k
14
Health system
GPs in "absolute crisis" - and it could take generations to recover
10 Apr 2014
14.2k
78
general practice
GPs launch campaign for more resources as service on 'brink of collapse'
8 Nov 2013
6.2k
35
Health
General Practice in Ireland at "breaking point", says IMO
10 Jan 2013
7.5k
36
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