Two recruitment campaigns, but HSE fails to replace retiring GP

Locals in Templemore seek six-month extension to source replacement for doctor as TD says HSE 'has to look at why they're not attracting GPs outside the major urban centres

While the HSE has no responsibility for private patients, they were advised by practice staff of the need to source a new GP. File picture

People in the town of Templemore, Co Tipperary, are “extremely worried” about the fate of a local GP practice following the HSE’s inability to recruit a replacement for a retiring doctor.

Dr Joseph Hennessy retired from his practice in Templemore this summer and, following two recruitment campaigns, the HSE has not been successful in finding a replacement.