There are now “many GPs” too over-worked to take on new patients, the in-coming head of the Irish Medical Organisation has warned as he also called for new hospitals to be built. “The workload of GPs has increased enormously over the past decade, and many practices are now reaching breaking point,” he said. Many GPs are unable to take on additional patients.”He also drew attention to the obstacles faced by international doctors working here. The Irish health services and the people of this country are utterly dependent on the contribution of international doctors, nurses and support staff,” he said. Working with GPs and keeping people in the community will be central, she stressed.

Source: Irish Examiner April 13, 2026 00:15 UTC