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Free GP care 'not going to be possible' without more staff

Research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that extending free GP care to all in 2026 would cost the State between €381 million and €881 million. The ESRI report says that unlike most European countries, most people in Ireland pay out of pocket for GP care. Kieran was joined by Dr. Ilona Duffy GP in Monaghan and Professor Anthony Staines to discuss the practicalities of free GP visits…

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17.10 17 Jan 2023

Free GP care 'not going to be...

Free GP care 'not going to be possible' without more staff

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The Hard Shoulder

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17.10 17 Jan 2023

Research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that extending free GP care to all in 2026 would cost the State between €381 million and €881 million. The ESRI report says that unlike most European countries, most people in Ireland pay out of pocket for GP care.

Kieran was joined by Dr. Ilona Duffy GP in Monaghan and Professor Anthony Staines to discuss the practicalities of free GP visits…

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