# GP

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Varadkar 'reluctant' to make changes after review of state's abortion laws seeks end to three-day wait

A report by

Christina Finn

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday on the report’s recommendations.

37.0k

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Updated

Apr 21st 2023, 10:00 PM

# vivienne murphy

SF seeks investigation into lack of paediatric ICU beds in Cork after girl's death from Strep A

Parents of girl who died of Strep A urge parents and doctors to be vigilant about the illness.

8.0k

Apr 17th 2023, 6:02 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

‘Fragmented and unpredictable’: Healthcare services failing island communities

A report by

Niall Sargent

Broken down ambulances, no storage for supplies and outdated clinics among a litany of healthcare provider concerns.

HSE report finds island healthcare staff working “extremely hard" with "inadequate resources”

Regular breakdowns on Arranmore have locals tow-starting ambulance to get patients to safety

Clare Island GP: Our health centre is "completely outdated and unfit for purpose"

12.0k

Jan 30th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Healthcare

ESRI: Extending free GP care to all by 2026 could cost state up to €881 million

The research was published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

13.0k

Jan 17th 2023, 12:10 AM

Last year

2022

# Ferrari

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on pole for Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen was second in qualifying but grid penalties are set to shake up the starting order behind Leclerc.

4.6k

Sep 10th 2022, 4:38 PM

# response

Varadkar hits out at 'sworn political opponents' as DPP directs no charges in GP leak affair

Varadkar says allegations against him are “politically motivated and often highly personalised

18.7k

Jul 7th 2022, 9:57 AM

# new regulations

Mother & Baby Homes: GPs no longer have to sign off on requests by survivors to get health records

New regulations have come into force after months of uncertainty and threats of legal action.

8.0k

Mar 29th 2022, 5:55 PM

All time

# Vaccines

People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule

50,000 Covid-19 vaccines were administered yesterday – a daily record.

People aged 40-49 will be offered boosters from 27 December - three weeks ahead of the initial plan

Vaccinations for children aged 5-11 will commence in paediatric hospitals next week

50,000 Covid-19 boosters were administered yesterday - a daily record, Órla Ryan reports

64.2k

Dec 16th 2021, 4:00 PM

Voices

GP: When a super-spreadable virus meets a super-spreader event like Christmas we need to pause

Our GP details how the booster programme is set to work via GP practices and advises readers to step up and get the shots.

36.5k

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Dec 16th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Women's Health

Free contraception to be made available for young women

Two GP appointments per year relating to contraception will also be free.

39.3k

Oct 12th 2021, 2:06 PM

# mother and baby homes

Survivors consider legal action to get health records amid 'bizarre' row with department

Survivors of mother and baby institutions have been told to submit FOI requests to get access to their records, despite already applying under GDPR.

Survivors of mother and baby institutions have been told to submit FOI requests, despite already applying under GDPR

A number of women are considering legal action, Órla Ryan reports

Noelle Brown says the latest development is "despicable" and "ridiculous"

21.5k

Sep 16th 2021, 12:05 AM

Voices

GP: My patients do not need to see your placards with your value judgements

Dr Brian Kennedy says recurring abortion protests outside healthcare clinics are wrong and need to stop.

34.0k

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Aug 12th 2021, 12:55 PM

# numbers double

'Canary in the coalmine' GP data indicates increase in people with Covid symptoms

A GP tracker survey has indicated that the number of patients reporting Covid symptoms has doubled this week.

28.9k

Mar 24th 2021, 1:45 PM

Voices

Notes from a GP: '20% of Christmas Covid tests have been positive in our practice'

Our GP outlines the spike in Covid cases and says he agrees with NPHET’s decision not to automatically test close contacts of confirmed cases.

48.0k

Jan 1st 2021, 3:54 PM

Voices

Dr Mark Murphy: We need to rethink how we fund the health service

Dublin-based GP Mark Murphy illustrates where the failings are in how we fund our healthcare system.

17.1k

Dec 1st 2020, 7:00 AM

# short cut

Leo Varadkar apologises for 'errors of judgement', says he is 'not close friends' with Dr Ó Tuathail

The Tánaiste is facing questions from TDs on the controversy.

43.5k

150

Nov 3rd 2020, 6:05 PM

# anatomy of a scandal

Timeline: GP contract negotiations, the draft deal and Leo Varadkar's actions

What happened with the draft deal in the spring of 2019?

61.0k

Oct 31st 2020, 10:40 PM

# Coronavirus

Post-match parties and house gatherings: Where GPs notice Covid outbreaks originating

A GP said one outbreak was linked to match celebrations where team members drank shots out of a championship cup.

50.9k

Oct 16th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Vaccination

The flu vaccine and children: Here is everything parents need to know

“The flu vaccine is one of the safest vaccines we have, it’s one of the oldest vaccines we have,” a GP said.

54.3k

Sep 28th 2020, 12:05 AM

# new research

Suspected Covid-19 cases three times higher than official statistics, says new UK study

Unlike other studies, this research found women were most at risk than men from developing the disease.

22.3k

Sep 8th 2020, 7:02 AM

# kdoc

Out-of-hours GP service for Kildare and West Wicklow no longer charging for Covid-19 consultations

KDoc had been continuing to charge people for Covid-19 consultations up until last week.

17.1k

Sep 4th 2020, 6:30 AM

# get tested

Coronavirus GP consultations set to remain free, health minister confirms

It will remain free to call a GP about Covid-19 symptoms.

26.0k

Updated

Sep 1st 2020, 8:45 PM

# kdoc

Confusion as HSE claims out-of-hours GP service charging for Covid consultations has received funding

There have been reports that the KDoc service has been charging people for Covid-19 consultations.

30.2k

Aug 27th 2020, 12:10 AM

# Coronavirus

Almost half of people don't know calling GP to discuss Covid-19 symptoms is free, ESRI finds

The findings are based on a nationally representative survey of 1,000 adults in Ireland run in early July.

22.2k

Aug 26th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Domestic Abuse

Increase in patients telling GPs they are victims of domestic violence during pandemic

Doctors have been urged to “be vigilant in terms of identifying and supporting victims of domestic abuse”.

8.7k

Jul 24th 2020, 6:05 AM

# Coronavirus

Covid-19: Close contacts will be tested twice - on day 1 and day 7 - whether or not they have symptoms

The move has been welcomed as Ireland starts to slowly ease restrictions.

24.8k

May 18th 2020, 8:41 AM

# Your hometown

This Tipperary 'biketown' has worked hard to recover from recession - but it's been an uphill struggle

In an area in need of more mental health services, Carrick-on-Suir locals have devised a plan to try to sustain itself.

30.1k

Feb 5th 2020, 12:05 AM

# general practice

FactCheck: Are there 1,000 more GPs in Ireland than five years ago?

Minister Regina Doherty made the claim during a recent interview.

20.9k

Jan 21st 2020, 6:40 AM

# free contraception

No money in next year's budget for free contraception, committee heard

A recent report recommends that free contraception rollout should target young women first.

26.2k

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Nov 27th 2019, 9:06 PM

# extra visits

Doctors warn that extending free GP care to under-8s is 'putting pressure on a timebomb'

The IMO has warned that many GP clinics are already at capacity and cannot take on new patients.

16.4k

Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Mental Health

How a 'safety plan' can help a person who is suicidal

“The situation isn’t irretrievable – there are simple, practical measures that everyone can do to turn it around.”

13.6k

Oct 10th 2019, 6:30 AM

# budget 2020

Sinn Féin proposes free GP visits, back-to-school bonuses and welfare hikes in alternative budget

Sinn Féin also wants to introduce an annual ‘Back to School Bonus Child Benefit Payment’ of €140

18.1k

Oct 1st 2019, 6:15 AM

# Pressure

'Grave concerns' as president and council of national GP group resign

There had been “serious issues of internal governance” at the National Association of General Practitioners, a statement said.

23.2k

Apr 29th 2019, 8:33 AM

# ATM withdrawals

Woman who stole over €40,000 from former GP she was caring for jailed for two years

The victim, now aged 90, said she felt an “immense sense of betrayal”.

34.4k

Mar 19th 2019, 2:16 PM

# Termination

Guidelines published for GPs who will provide abortion services

Services are expected to begin from 1 January.

10.8k

Dec 19th 2018, 5:00 PM

# Abortion Services

Taoiseach says abortion services may not be available in every hospital in January

Varadkar said he is confident services will be available, but perhaps not in every hospital or clinic.

9.0k

Dec 10th 2018, 3:04 PM

# Health

'It's one less thing to worry about': HSE grants free GP service to 14,000 carers

The service applies to anyone who received carer’s allowance or carer’s benefit, but who do not hold a medical card.

14.7k

Sep 3rd 2018, 7:29 AM

# F1

Hamilton takes pole at rain-hit, crash-marred French Grand Prix

Mercedes dominated the session as Valtteri Bottas claimed second.

5.2k

Jun 23rd 2018, 6:11 PM

Voices

'Abortion is not part of routine general practice. 85% of GPs are of this opinion'

The provision of abortion services in Ireland must be an-opt in service, writes Dr Maitiu O Tuathail.

28.0k

Jun 13th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Eighth Amendment

GPs group calls on Harris to ensure doctors must 'opt in' to provide abortion services

The NAGP passed a series of motions after an emergency meeting today following the result of the referendum.

25.0k

Updated

Jun 9th 2018, 4:22 PM