IMO welcomes the substantial increase in hospital bed numbers announced by Government but argues more will be needed
Irish Medical Organisation
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly expected to make announcement on Wednesday, with a further tranche of more hospital beds likely to be scheduled for between 2028 and 2030
Move to phase out private care from public system has had different take-up in different parts of the country
Meeting on impact of recruitment freeze told compensatory rest payments are now ‘embedded in the system’
Department of Health and Department of Public Expenditure have clashed over ongoing health service funding
The contract also intends to enhance senior decision maker presence on-site, out of hours and at weekends
Use of social networks increasingly contributing to mental health problems, particularly among young people, conference hears
The demands of caring for an ageing population, the provision of out-of-hours services and getting locum cover are some of the issues deterring doctors from filling GP vacancies
Less than 10 per cent of 400,000 newly eligible people have availed of scheme
Survey by union found 83% routinely working hours in contravention of legislation
Varadkar said he sent a friend a contract because he wanted to reach an agreement with the National Association of General Practitioners that would be similar to a Irish Medical Organisation deal
Nine out of 10 doctors in Ireland experience mental health difficulties linked to their work and most keep this private because of fear of stigma. Almost 60 per cent have no time to eat, drink or use the toilet while at work
Organisation says freeze, which was announced in October, makes deal struck with the HSE a year ago to address staff shortages and working conditions inoperable
Invitation from Government on deal to replace Building Momentum, which expires at end of year, expected to be accepted
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