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# imo - Thursday 17 October, 2019

Hospital consultants to ballot for industrial action if govt doesn't provide 'concrete proposals' Industrial Action

Hospital consultants to ballot for industrial action if govt doesn't provide 'concrete proposals'

Oct 17th 2019, 10:07 PM 8,564 Views 7 Comments

The IMO said it is setting a 21-day deadline for the receipt of serious proposals.

# imo - Saturday 12 October, 2019

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

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

Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM 14,296 Views 58 Comments

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

# imo - Wednesday 3 July, 2019

Over 40% of trainee and intern doctors say they have been bullied or harassed in the workplace Medical Council

Over 40% of trainee and intern doctors say they have been bullied or harassed in the workplace

Jul 3rd 2019, 3:09 PM 10,016 Views 19 Comments

That’s according to a new report by the Medical Council.

# imo - Monday 26 November, 2018

Hospital consultants threaten industrial action next year over unequal pay Doctors

Hospital consultants threaten industrial action next year over unequal pay

Nov 26th 2018, 10:38 AM 11,313 Views 26 Comments

Some consultants earn up to €55,000 a year less than some of their colleagues.

# imo - Tuesday 30 October, 2018

'Perfect storm' will see over 1,000 people on trolleys this winter Warning

'Perfect storm' will see over 1,000 people on trolleys this winter

Oct 30th 2018, 7:34 AM 17,762 Views 45 Comments

The IMO has said the situation won’t be due to a “flu crisis”, rather a “failure of policy”.

# imo - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

Doctors say emergency departments are 'death zones' due to overcrowding Reform Needed

Doctors say emergency departments are 'death zones' due to overcrowding

Jul 18th 2018, 10:45 PM 16,862 Views 60 Comments

The Irish Medical Organisation has said that additional resources are needed immediately.

# imo - Friday 15 June, 2018

Thousands of consultants to get pay rises in €200 million deal Breach Of Contracts

Thousands of consultants to get pay rises in €200 million deal

Updated Jun 15th 2018, 1:19 PM 22,731 Views 105 Comments

Paschal Donohoe said “absolutely gigantic” amounts of money were involved in the case.

# imo - Monday 9 April, 2018

Doctors want to bring in alcohol tests for pregnant women Intervention

Doctors want to bring in alcohol tests for pregnant women

Apr 9th 2018, 4:13 PM 27,832 Views 93 Comments

The aim of the tests would be to reduce instances of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Ireland.

# imo - Sunday 8 April, 2018

Poll: Should GPs start charging for some medical card services? This post contains a poll

Poll: Should GPs start charging for some medical card services?

Apr 8th 2018, 10:18 AM 32,634 Views 226 Comments

The annual meeting of the Irish Medical Organisation has heard that many general practices are struggling to survive.

# imo - Saturday 7 April, 2018

Patients at A&E should be either admitted or discharged within six hours, not 14 - IMO chief Waiting Times

Patients at A&E should be either admitted or discharged within six hours, not 14 - IMO chief

Apr 7th 2018, 7:30 PM 12,228 Views 19 Comments

Peadar Gilligan made his inaugural address as president of the Irish Medical Organisation at the group’s AGM in Killarney this evening.

# imo - Saturday 31 March, 2018

'We are not the HSE's dumping ground' - after 48 years, is the State finally set to update its contract with GPs? Contract Negotiations

'We are not the HSE's dumping ground' - after 48 years, is the State finally set to update its contract with GPs?

Mar 31st 2018, 8:30 AM 15,561 Views 32 Comments

The current General Medical Services agreement between the government and GPs dates from 1970.

# imo - Thursday 4 January, 2018

'This isn't a trolley crisis - It's a system in meltdown': Minister's commitments 'worthless' say doctors Trolley Crisis

'This isn't a trolley crisis - It's a system in meltdown': Minister's commitments 'worthless' say doctors

Jan 4th 2018, 8:45 PM 15,027 Views 77 Comments

The Taoiseach apologised for the current crisis today, while Minister Simon Harris called it “unacceptable”.

# imo - Friday 8 December, 2017

One in five women doctors in Ireland claim to have been sexually harassed Irish Hospitals

One in five women doctors in Ireland claim to have been sexually harassed

Dec 8th 2017, 11:46 AM 10,545 Views 38 Comments

Bully and sexual harassment remain common in Ireland’s medical workplaces, according to the IMO.

# imo - Monday 27 November, 2017

Doctors say more babies are getting potentially fatal whooping cough Warning

Doctors say more babies are getting potentially fatal whooping cough

Nov 27th 2017, 3:26 PM 21,559 Views 15 Comments

The condition can have fatal consequences for babies up to three months of age.

# imo - Tuesday 10 October, 2017

Doctors say health budget will do little to improve 'overcrowded death zone' hospitals Crisis Point

Doctors say health budget will do little to improve 'overcrowded death zone' hospitals

Oct 10th 2017, 2:40 PM 7,691 Views 43 Comments

Paschal Donohoe said health spending is already at record levels but is being increased because the area “needs improvement”.

# imo - Friday 1 September, 2017

'This is a wake-up call': Number of medical card holders on anti-depressants rose by 50,000 in five years Mental Health

'This is a wake-up call': Number of medical card holders on anti-depressants rose by 50,000 in five years

Sep 1st 2017, 12:05 AM 17,958 Views 52 Comments

Reacting to the figures, the IMO’s Dr Ray Walley said “we need our mental health services improved and we need it now”.

# imo - Sunday 23 April, 2017

'If you want to give medical advice on vaccinations, become a doctor. If not, get out of the way' Scaremongering

'If you want to give medical advice on vaccinations, become a doctor. If not, get out of the way'

Apr 23rd 2017, 6:30 AM 15,157 Views 47 Comments

Simon Harris was addressing doctors at the Irish Medical Organisation AGM yesterday.

# imo - Saturday 22 April, 2017

Drug dealing happens in mental health facilities across the country, doctor says Injection Centres

Drug dealing happens in mental health facilities across the country, doctor says

Apr 22nd 2017, 5:30 AM 10,666 Views 3 Comments

Injection centres, medicinal cannabis and investment were on the agenda at the IMO’s annual conference.

# imo - Friday 21 April, 2017

Doctor: People end up in foster care and jail because of drinking during pregnancy Warning

Doctor: People end up in foster care and jail because of drinking during pregnancy

Apr 21st 2017, 3:18 PM 16,016 Views 48 Comments

Some 40,000 people are living with foetal alcohol syndrome in Ireland.

Should drink drivers get an automatic ban? Doctors will be debating that today IMO

Should drink drivers get an automatic ban? Doctors will be debating that today

Apr 21st 2017, 6:10 AM 10,890 Views 33 Comments

The Irish Medical Organisation’s AGM is happening in Galway.

# imo - Saturday 14 January, 2017

'Sick and tired': Why Ireland's' nurses are leaving in their droves Where Does It Hurt?

'Sick and tired': Why Ireland's' nurses are leaving in their droves

Jan 14th 2017, 7:10 AM 17,392 Views 31 Comments

‘Recruitment freezes, a lack of respect and better options elsewhere’.

# imo - Wednesday 11 January, 2017

Hundreds of surgeries cancelled nationwide as overcrowding crisis grips health system Pain And Suffering

Hundreds of surgeries cancelled nationwide as overcrowding crisis grips health system

Jan 11th 2017, 6:01 AM 8,908 Views 23 Comments

Some patients will have to wait twice as long to be seen following cancellations due to overcrowding.

# imo - Monday 14 November, 2016

"A disgrace" - Doctors warn that vaccines to protect newborns will not be introduced by deadline Health Warning

"A disgrace" - Doctors warn that vaccines to protect newborns will not be introduced by deadline

Nov 14th 2016, 8:44 AM 14,135 Views 14 Comments

The IMO warns that a 1 December deadline will be missed.

# imo - Saturday 5 November, 2016

Trouble and strike: Junior doctors are the latest group to threaten strike action Winter Of Discontent

Trouble and strike: Junior doctors are the latest group to threaten strike action

Nov 5th 2016, 6:36 PM 9,251 Views 31 Comments

It’s part of a dispute over a ‘living out allowance’.

# imo - Thursday 27 October, 2016

Over 500 schools to close today kicking off a season of strikes Winter Of Discontent

Over 500 schools to close today kicking off a season of strikes

Oct 27th 2016, 6:30 AM 17,770 Views 162 Comments

Teachers are not the only group set to strike over the coming weeks.

# imo - Sunday 29 May, 2016

Will there be a summer of strikes? There's trouble brewing on several fronts Industrial Action

Will there be a summer of strikes? There's trouble brewing on several fronts

May 29th 2016, 8:00 AM 15,327 Views 75 Comments

2016 has not been a good year for industrial relations.

# imo - Sunday 17 April, 2016

Irish parents are stopping their children from getting a cervical cancer vaccine - but why? Media Controversy

Irish parents are stopping their children from getting a cervical cancer vaccine - but why?

Apr 17th 2016, 8:30 PM 80,039 Views 268 Comments

Public health professionals are blaming recent negative media coverage for the drop in uptake.

# imo - Wednesday 13 January, 2016

Think the health service is bad now? Doctors say it's going to get worse Warning

Think the health service is bad now? Doctors say it's going to get worse

Jan 13th 2016, 7:02 PM 15,753 Views 49 Comments

Because people are living longer.

# imo - Friday 8 January, 2016

‘Sensible people are putting their health at risk’ – Patients going to GPs when they need emergency treatment Overcrowding

‘Sensible people are putting their health at risk’ – Patients going to GPs when they need emergency treatment

Jan 8th 2016, 4:00 PM 23,980 Views 47 Comments

Meanwhile, doctors are being balloted on industrial action at University Hospital Limerick.

# imo - Monday 22 June, 2015

Do the GPs objecting to free care for the under-sixes have a point? Your Say This post contains a poll

Do the GPs objecting to free care for the under-sixes have a point?

Jun 22nd 2015, 9:31 AM 17,307 Views 83 Comments

The Minister for Health is delighted that 40,000 children are now registered for free medical care, but Irish doctors are not so impressed.

Leo tells GPs to "cop on" in heated exchange over under-sixes Gloves Are Off

Leo tells GPs to "cop on" in heated exchange over under-sixes

Jun 22nd 2015, 8:22 AM 17,935 Views 33 Comments

The minister was accused of stroke politics and he was having none of that.

# imo - Friday 5 June, 2015

Forget about it: Doctors next group to turn down public sector pay deal

Forget about it: Doctors next group to turn down public sector pay deal

Jun 5th 2015, 12:02 PM 8,499 Views 24 Comments

The Irish Medical Organisation does not feel the new agreement will do enough to stop doctors leaving the country.

# imo - Saturday 11 April, 2015

Leo understands the distress that hospital overcrowding causes you Trolley Watch

Leo understands the distress that hospital overcrowding causes you

Apr 11th 2015, 5:39 PM 10,047 Views 47 Comments

He said that he isn’t “trying to make out everything is rosy in the garden” of the Irish health service

# imo - Tuesday 31 March, 2015

Doctors deny claiming fees for dead patients Medical Cards

Doctors deny claiming fees for dead patients

Mar 31st 2015, 5:11 PM 10,632 Views 9 Comments

GPs have blamed the HSE, but the organisation says the issue has been addressed.

# imo - Tuesday 3 March, 2015

Doctors say reports of them getting €100 per child are 'inaccurate and wide of the mark' UNDER 6

Doctors say reports of them getting €100 per child are 'inaccurate and wide of the mark'

Mar 3rd 2015, 5:22 PM 6,963 Views 11 Comments

The Department of Health states that negotiations are ongoing.

# imo - Friday 27 February, 2015

Half of Irish GPs are in debt and wish they'd done something else Tb Or Not Tb

Half of Irish GPs are in debt and wish they'd done something else

Feb 27th 2015, 6:05 PM 28,836 Views 61 Comments

And 66% would advise their children to pick a different career

# imo - Friday 12 December, 2014

Junior doctors set to strike over €10,000 wage cut Cork

Junior doctors set to strike over €10,000 wage cut

Dec 12th 2014, 3:15 PM 10,869 Views 45 Comments

Trainee doctors in Cork University Hospital had their salary scales changed without agreement in July.

# imo - Wednesday 26 November, 2014

Apparently GPs can renew medical cards - but did anyone tell GPs? Must Have Missed That Memo

Apparently GPs can renew medical cards - but did anyone tell GPs?

Nov 26th 2014, 11:16 PM 21,759 Views 31 Comments

Who told whom what, and when?

# imo - Thursday 16 October, 2014

Is Ireland prepared to deal with Ebola? Doctors aren't convinced Outbreak

Is Ireland prepared to deal with Ebola? Doctors aren't convinced

Oct 16th 2014, 7:42 AM 6,945 Views 29 Comments

“Obviously everyone in this country hopes that the Ebola virus is a problem that we never have to deal with”.

# imo - Wednesday 15 October, 2014

Varadkar hits out at doctors saying he wishes the IMO 'knew their facts' Health Budget

Varadkar hits out at doctors saying he wishes the IMO 'knew their facts'

Oct 15th 2014, 9:22 AM 7,601 Views 21 Comments

He also revealed that the latest HSE service plan will be published in around three or four weeks time.

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