Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Workforce Planning in the Irish Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Pádraig McGarry:

There in an increased level of optimism. Interestingly, I use as a barometer talking to reps because they all see GPs. They certainly believe there is an increased optimism in general practice as a result of the restoration of the FEMPI cuts. This appears to be the case across the board. I expect it will translate into a feelgood factor, but it is still early days.