News & Press Releases 2013
IMO calls for a minimum price structure for alcohol
26th September 2013. Introducing a minimum price on alcohol would effectively reduce the burden of problem alcohol abuse of future generations in Ireland
IMO GPs respond to Minister for Health on Today with Sean O’Rourke
Thursday 19th September 2013 The Chairman of the GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has expressed incredulity at the continued talk of Free GP Care for Under 5s by the Minister for Health.
Entry to Medical School – the Gender Question. What has Happened? - Irish Medical Journal - September 2013
An analysis of the gender profile and scores of all applicants from HPAT - Ireland and Leaving Certificate scores from 2009 -2011 is presented in this study by authors Flynn, Mills and Fitzgerald in the September edition of the Irish Medical Journal
Antenatal Rubella Immunity in Ireland - Irish Medical Journal - September 2013
A new study in the September edition of the Irish Medical Journal analyses antenatal rubella immunity in Ireland in 2009.
IMO Pre Budget Submission 2014
The IMO is calling on the Government to invest in health and healthcare
IMO responds to latest Government promises of free GP care for under-5s.
“Government needs to engage with GPs in the IMO if their promises for free GP care are going to be delivered”
HSE has only itself to blame for its €105m deficit: IMO
Tuesday 20 August 2013 – The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has expressed grave concern at recent statements by the HSE on its projected €105m deficit for 2013 and called on the Government and the HSE to ensure that any measures taken to reduce the deficit do not impact further on patient care.
IMO Statement on Minister’s proposals for Under 5s
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has expressed serious concerns at media reports that the Government is preparing to introduce free GP care for under-fives this year despite making no contact with the IMO on what would be a major change in the way GP services operate
IMO warns that Government facing fines of millions of Euros as breaches continue.
Friday 26th July 2013. European Commission confirms to IMO that it will investigate Irish Government for forcing NCHDs to work excessive hours
IMO responds with disbelief to commitments by Minister for Health to tackle NCHD Crisis
Friday 26th July 2013. The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has responded with disbelief to comments by the Minister for Health yesterday in which he said he was committed to tackling the crisis amongst NCHDs in Ireland.