Irish Medical emigration is not a new phenomenon. The majority of these doctors ended up working in England, or with the British military in some far-flung destination. Many Irish doctors at the time were not particularly well-off, although there were exceptions. In the 100 years from 1860-1960, our little island produced more medical graduates than the system could absorb, which was another reason for emigration. The issue of Irish medical emigration is a complex one, and all that these column inches allow is a skim across its surface, rather than a deep dive.

Source: Irish Independent July 22, 2024 14:06 UTC