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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 4 MIN

Call for more GPs as postcode lottery revealed across the country

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Communities around the country are left with far fewer GPs than others despite rising demand. That’s according to figures obtained by The Sunday Times revealing a widening postcode lottery in general practice.  All to discuss with Dr Deirdre Collins, Chair of the board of the Irish College of GPs, and GP In Kilcullen Co. Kildare.

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