News & Press Releases 2014
Thursday 16th October 2014
Ebola Virus - IMO Meets with HSE to discuss concerns over preparations for dealing with suspected cases
Wednesday 15th October 2014
IMO criticises remarks made today by Minister for Health
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Budget 2015. Statement by Irish Medical Organisation (IMO).
IMO warns that health services are facing further severe pressure next year
Friday 10th October 2014
IMO calls for urgent meeting with HSE to plan for cases of Ebola virus
Monday 6th October 2014
IMO accuses HSE of engaging in “elderly abuse” through Waiting List massaging.
Friday 3rd October 2014
Statement by the Irish Medical Organisation
Friday 3rd October 2014
IMO calls on Government to commit in the Budget to properly fund the medical card system so that those in most need can avail of healthcare
General Practice needs to be resourced properly to deal with patients at community level
Friday 26th September 2014
IMO to ballot members on LRC proposals to tackle recruitment and retention of Irish doctors
The Consultant and NCHD Committees of the IMO have decided to put the LRC proposals on new entrant consultant pay and career structures to a ballot of members
Thursday 18th September 2014
IMO President warns that “patient safety being compromised as a result of extent of health cuts of recent years”
Pre budget submission details 5 critical steps which must be taken.
Wednesday 17th September 2014
IMO secures Department of Health commitment to commence substantive talks on new GP Contract
IMO aims to agree “a modern contract for a modern GP service that is properly resourced”