Irish College of General Practitioners proposes 10 potential solutions to the growing shortage of GPs, in a comprehensive Discussion Paper called “Shaping the Future of General Practice.” ICGP Research shows Budget 2023 extension of free GP cards could lead to 640,000...

On World Mental Health Day, (Oct 10th), Irish College of General Practitioners calls for structured twice-yearly GP visits for people with enduring mental illness to help reduce high levels of physical illness and mortality rates. (Embargo 7am Monday 10th October) ...

The Irish College of General Practitioners, the professional and training body for General Practitioners in Ireland, has issued a statement of condolence following the devastating explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal. College President, Dr Paul Armstrong, who is a GP...

New Menopause Quick Reference Guide a significant milestone in the management of menopause in general practice in Ireland.  (4th October 2022) The Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) is the professional body for general practice in Ireland. The ICGP is the...

8th September 2022 (for immediate release) ICGP warns of GP workforce crisis as population grows and becomes older. Only one in five (21%) of GP practices can take new GMS patients, and one in four (26%) can take new private patients, ICGP survey shows. Pre Budget...

(28th June 2022) In response to the announcement that the HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid is stepping down from his position later this year, the ICGP’s President Dr Paul Armstrong said: “The HSE’s CEO Paul Reid’s decision to step down from his role later this year is a...