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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

Rural And Commuter Counties Hit Hardest By GP Shortage

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

GP shortages are leaving some patients waiting up to two weeks to see their doctor, according to the Irish College of GPs.The representative body for Irish GPs has warned of three ‘emerging pressure points’ across the country.Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, medical director of the Irish College of GPs, joins The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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