The government says a package of measures will be proposed to doctors "very shortly" with a view to improving conditions for GPs in rural areas, including parts of Clare.
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Minister Kathleen Lynch made the commitment, after she was asked by lare Fine Gael TD Joe Carey to re-instate key rural supports for rural doctors.
Recent public meetings in Corofin have heard that the removal of these supports has threatened the viability of rural GP services, and doctors have vowed to field an election candidate if they're not restored shortly.
Deputy Carey called for the immediate restoration of the payments, but was advised by Minister Lynch to wait for the outcome of negotiations between the Department and the IMO.
