Rural areas in Ireland face two-week delays for GP appointments due to shortages

Acute shortages of General Practitioners in Ireland's commuter belt and rural areas are causing significant delays, with some regions meeting only half the national target for GPs.

28 Jul, 10:52 — 28 Jul, 10:52

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Two week delay for GP appointments in some rural areas

There are acute shortages of GPs in commuter belt and rural areas, according to the Irish College of General Practitioners, with Monaghan meeting just half the national target of GPs per population.

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Rural areas in Ireland face two-week delays for GP appointments due to shortages

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