Reassurances have been given that a decision on the future of general practise in Kildysart is imminent.
Over 500 public representatives, doctors and members of the public attended a meeting in Corofin last night, where the crisis facing rural practise was discussed.
The meeting heard demands for a GP to be put in place in the West Clare village.
There was anger abound in Corofin Hall last night, where hundreds of people turned up to give their support to rural doctors across Clare.
Medics are demanding the re-instatement of two key supports, saying their removal in recent years has resulted in a drop in income of 48%.
Commitments were sought from local TDs who were in attendance last night, but with no firm guidelines given, a deadline of two weeks was laid down for action.
Ballyvaughan GP Dr. Liam Glynn admits they could end up running a general election candidate of their own in a bid to affect change.
Some of last night's meeting saw a discussion of the situation in Kildysart, which has been served by a part-time locum doctor.
Clare Fine Gael TD Pat Breen says the position has been offered to a doctor, who is weighing up her options, but GPs say positions such as this would be more attractive if rural GP supports were restored.
Speaking last night, Kilmihil Dr Michael Harty outlined what he'd been told by another GP who went for the position in Kildysart.
