'Radical' plan needed to tackle GP shortage crisis

A survey carried out for the Social Democrats found severe pressures, including one person commuting over an hour for appointments. 

GP shortages are now so severe that people spend years waiting on a waiting list, while others pay up to €100 for an appointment, the Social Democrats will tell the Dail on Wednesday.

It comes as the Department of Health says a review of general practice, which started in 2023, is not yet finished. It could only say it will be complete “later this year”.