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Extending free GP care to whole Irish population ‘could cost up to €881m’

Extending free GP care to everyone in Ireland, using a gradual approach based on people’s income, could cost the state between €381 million and 881 million euro by 2026, according to research. The lower amount is based on a low-pressure scenario ...

17 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Crime & Court

Former GP to be sentenced for distributing child porn

A former GP will be sentenced for the possession and distribution of child pornography. Dr Ronan Keogan (51) of College Square, Terenure, pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly distributing child pornography at an unknown location within the ...

29 Apr 2023 at 20:22

Crime & Court

Laois jogger bitten by dog

A jogger needed antibiotics after being bitten by a dog in Laois, a sitting of Portlaoise District Court was told. Through his solicitor, Francis Tuohy, 21, of Dysart Beg, Mountrath admitted having uncontrolled dogs at Dysart Beg on January 4,...

12 Feb 2023 at 12:52

National News

Women and patients on more medicines ‘at higher risk of adverse drug reaction’

Women and patients on a higher number of medicines are at greater risk of having an adverse drug reaction, a new study of older people has suggested. One in four experienced at least one adverse drug reaction (ADR) over the six-year period ...

24 Jan 2023 at 06:50

National News

Are you one of thousands now eligible for a free GP visit card from this week?

Over 200,000 people will be eligible for GP visit cards from this week, it has been confirmed. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly today announced the opening of applications for GP visit cards for up to 215,000 people who are newly ...

11 Sept 2023 at 09:48

National News

One in four adults did not visit GP within last year, research shows

One in four adults has not visited their GP within the last year, according to a new report. The Medical Council said its latest research shows there has been a substantial decrease in the number of people visiting their GP as ...

01 Nov 2023 at 10:46

Local News

Simon Harris told Laois people are waiting weeks to see GP

The low and falling family doctors in Laois and Offaly is resulting in clogged hospital emergency departments and patients waiting weeks to get GP appointments, according to Sinn Féin's Laois Offaly TD. Speaking in the Dáil, ...

30 Apr 2024 at 12:23

National News

Northern Lights may be visible from Ireland today as US warns of 'severe geomagnetic storm'

An uncommonly powerful solar storm may occur in outer space Friday, officials have warned – the first in nearly 20 years if it comes to fruition, with the possibility of the Northern Lights being visible from Ireland. The ...

10 May 2024 at 12:43

National News

REVEALED: The number of people in Ireland without family GP

New research from laya healthcare shows that 385,000 people in Ireland do not have a family GP. The research also highlights that one in ten Irish adults are now relying on digital and telehealth services for their ...

04 Oct 2023 at 09:09

National News

Leo Varadkar will not face prosecution over document leak

Irish deputy leader Leo Varadkar has said that he is “pleased” he will not face prosecution over the leaking of a GP contract in 2019. In a statement released this evening, the Tanaiste said: “I was informed this ...

06 Jul 2022 at 21:44

National News

Varadkar hits out at political rivals over document leak claims

Leo Varadkar has accused political opponents of going to “extraordinary lengths” to push claims he broke the law by leaking a GP contract. The Irish deputy leader said the actions of his rivals were “politically ...

07 Jul 2022 at 11:19

Local News

Laois families urged to register children under 8 for free GP visit cards

Families in Laois are being urged to register for free GP care for children aged six and seven. From today (Friday, August 11) the under six GP Visit Card scheme has been expanded to provide free GP care to all ...

11 Aug 2023 at 11:56

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