Two thirds of rural GPs unable to take new patients


Over two thirds of rural GPs are unable to accept new patients.

The Rural Independent Group says some people are having to wait up to two weeks for appointments.

It will bring a Dáil motion on Wednesday calling for action to tackle shortages in General Practice.

TD Mattie McGrath says many rural GPs can’t accept new patients as they’re under too much strain:

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