GPs consider industrial action in support of striking doctors

GENERAL Practitioners are meeting tonight to consider balloting for industrial action in support of their striking public health colleagues.

Such an action could ultimately result in GPs’ complete withdrawal from the medical card scheme. Irish Medical Organisation GP chairperson, Dr James O’Reilly, said everything would be up for consideration but it would be premature to say what form the action would take.

Options range from disruption to complete withdrawal from the medical card (GMS) scheme.