Clare’s Independent TD insists the new GP contract agreed by the government and the Irish Medical Organisation gives hope to struggling family doctors.
The €210 million agreement will see significant investment across a number of sectors within General Practice over the next four years.
It includes a 10% increase in the allowance for rural GP care, while €80 million will be available for the management of chronic diseases like diabetes.
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However, Dr Michael Harty, who is Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee, feels it will be some time before a completely new contract is in place:
