Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On page 55 of the programme for Government, the Government commits to improving GP access and supporting rural practices. We know of well-publicised situations where in rural areas, a GP drops out and it is very difficult to get anybody to replace them. It is also hitting larger practices serving the surrounding rural areas, as is the case in Macroom where I live. They are unable to attract new GPs and that creates an increase in their workload, which, in turn, makes it more difficult to recruit people. That means it is more difficult for the patients on the ground in areas such as Macroom to get access-----

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