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Dr Diarmuid Quinlan

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GP shortages: State 'treading water' as population increases 9%

GP shortages: State 'treading water' as population increases 9%

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

There are currently 4,650 GPs in the State, up from 4,200 in 2019, but Dr Quinlan estimates a need for 6,500 or more GPs in Ireland