Doctors say health budget will do little to improve 'overcrowded death zone'...
Paschal Donohoe said health spending is already at record levels but is being increased because the area “needs improvement”.
View ArticleDoctors say more babies are getting potentially fatal whooping cough
The condition can have fatal consequences for babies up to three months of age.
View ArticleOne in five women doctors in Ireland claim to have been sexually harassed
Bully and sexual harassment remain common in Ireland’s medical workplaces, according to the IMO.
View Article'This isn't a trolley crisis - It's a system in meltdown': Minister's...
The Taoiseach apologised for the current crisis today, while Minister Simon Harris called it “unacceptable”.
View Article'We are not the HSE's dumping ground' - after 48 years, is the State finally...
The current General Medical Services agreement between the government and GPs dates from 1970.
View ArticlePatients at A&E should be either admitted or discharged within six hours, not...
Peadar Gilligan made his inaugural address as president of the Irish Medical Organisation at the group’s AGM in Killarney this evening.
View ArticlePoll: Should GPs start charging for some medical card services?
The annual meeting of the Irish Medical Organisation has heard that many general practices are struggling to survive.
View ArticleDoctors want to bring in alcohol tests for pregnant women
The aim of the tests would be to reduce instances of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Ireland.
View ArticleThousands of consultants to get pay rises in €200 million deal
Paschal Donohoe said “absolutely gigantic” amounts of money were involved in the case.
View ArticleDoctors say emergency departments are 'death zones' due to overcrowding
The Irish Medical Organisation has said that additional resources are needed immediately.
View Article'Perfect storm' will see over 1,000 people on trolleys this winter
The IMO has said the situation won’t be due to a “flu crisis”, rather a “failure of policy”.
View ArticleHospital consultants threaten industrial action next year over unequal pay
Some consultants earn up to €55,000 a year less than some of their colleagues.
View ArticleOver 40% of trainee and intern doctors say they have been bullied or harassed...
That’s according to a new report by the Medical Council.
View ArticleDoctors warn that extending free GP care to under-8s is 'putting pressure on...
The IMO has warned that many GP clinics are already at capacity and cannot take on new patients.
View ArticleHospital consultants to ballot for industrial action if govt doesn't provide...
The IMO said it is setting a 21-day deadline for the receipt of serious proposals.
View ArticleDoctors to vote on taking industrial action over pay for consultants
“This vote emphasises the frustration and anger that consultants and NCHDs face.”
View ArticleGovernment's patient safety legislation blasted by doctors and patients
Dr Rhona Mahony, former master of the National Maternity Hospital said the system pits doctors against patients.
View Article'Overly cautious' reading of smear tests would be damaging and bring an end...
The comments come following a Supreme Court hearing into Ruth Morrissey’s High Court ruling earlier this year.
View Article'We are at breaking point': Hospital doctors to be balloted for industrial...
The Irish Medical Organisation warned of the potential for an “escalating campaign of industrial action”.
View Article'Enough is enough': 94% of IMO consultants and doctors vote for industrial...
The IMO said its key demand is an end to the “unjustifiable pay inequality” faced by consultants.
View ArticleAlmost 560,000 patients waiting for their first outpatient hospital...
The figures come at a time when the coronavirus is putting pressure on the public health system.
View ArticleGPs will now facilitate people who are not registered with practice and have...
There are now a total of 292 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.
View ArticleDoctors concerned patients with chronic illnesses are delaying seeking...
The IMO said it is important to remember the pandemic does not prevent other diseases from occurring or patients becoming unwell from other infections.
View ArticleIncrease in patients telling GPs they are victims of domestic violence during...
Doctors have been urged to “be vigilant in terms of identifying and supporting victims of domestic abuse”.
View ArticleHospital services of 'major concern' to GPs as doctors claim they're...
Concerns have been raised by GPs about major difficulties in accessing hospital services.
View ArticleSmall window to avoid ‘catastrophe’ for health system, doctors warn
If the current trajectory of the disease continues, there will be 1,800-2,200 cases a day, with 400 Covid-19 patients hospitalised.
View ArticleMore parents need to bring their children for flu vaccine, doctors say
The flu vaccine has been made available for free to children between the ages of 2 and 12.
View ArticleIMO to back public health specialists’ ballot on strike action after 'deeply...
The IMO has backed plans by public health specialists to ballot for industrial action in a row over consultant contracts.
View ArticleVaradkar acknowledges sharing GP agreement was 'not best practice' but...
Allegations that Varadkar breached a number of laws were made in a story by the Village magazine.
View ArticleTaoiseach says he has confidence in Leo Varadkar, says no laws were broken
The Taoiseach said it was not best practice and was inappropriate to share a document of this kind in that way with the NAGP.
View ArticleWho were the NAGP, the doctors' group at the centre of the Leo Varadkar...
The association had a colourful history before going into liquidation last year.
View ArticleVaradkar leak controversy: Tánaiste to face Dáil grilling from opposition...
The Fine Gael leader is facing growing pressure to explain his actions.
View ArticlePublic health doctors vote in favour of industrial action in row over lack of...
The IMO says the issue involves only 60 public health doctors.
View ArticleHealth Minister 'disappointed' at public health doctor plans to strike for...
The IMO has expressed disappointment at “no meaningful engagement” from the Department of Health for five months.
View ArticleFear and anxiety about Covid-19 is ‘overwhelming’ among the public
An Oireachtas committee has heard that fear of infection has heightened anxiety among doctors’ patients.
View ArticlePublic health doctors defer three days of strike action planned for this month
The Irish Medical Organisation has said the decision was taken in light of the “rapid and escalating incidence of Covid-19 in Ireland”.
View ArticleDoctors say it's 'difficult' to see how they can avoid going on strike over...
They were due to strike today.
View ArticleVaradkar tells gardaí he is willing to meet with them over GP contract leak
Gardaí are currently assessing correspondence that has been received over the leaking of the contract.
View Article84 public health consultant roles to be created under proposed Dept Health...
It’s understood that the IMO will recommend the agreement to their members.
View Article'Challenging winter ahead' for health service, says IMO president
Rising cases of Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses pose difficulties for an “exhausted” health system.
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