A Lahinch GP is expressing concern that it may take “decades” to turn around Ireland’s troubled medical sector.
The Irish Medical Organisation’s pre-Budget submission is calling on the government to release more funding to help address their recruitment crisis.
It says there’s a consultant shortfall of up to 72% in some key specialities, as they struggle to hire and retain medical staff who are opting for work overseas instead.
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Dr Michael Kelleher, who is an IMO GP Committee member, says there’s no overnight fix but funding is a key component of it:
The Health Minister, meanwhile, says he wishes to see talks with representative bodies on pay parity commence next month.
