News & Press Releases 2014
Government proposals for Universal Health Insurance - Response from IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned the Government that its plans for Universal Health Insurance risk tying Ireland into a “Dutch Model” even as that model is coming unstuck in its home country.” The IMO was responding to the publication today by the Government of a White Paper on Universal Health Insurance.
IMO GPs say that Government target for introduction of Free GP Visits for Under-6’s this summer is “not achievable”
The GP Committee of the IMO has said that the Government's plans to introduce Free GP Visits for Children under six years of age this summer are “not achievable” given the lack of progress on the issue since the measure was first announced.
IMO warns that new GP Contract seeks to outlaw “whistleblowers” in the health services
Monday 24th March 2014. The IMO has accused the Minister for Health of hypocrisy by claiming to be in favour of whistleblowers at the same time as he is trying impose by diktat a new contract on GPs which includes a “gagging clause” that will prevent GP whistleblowers from drawing attention to HSE mistakes - even where there is a threat to patient safety.
IMO warns of looming shortage of GPs in Ireland
The IMO has warned that Ireland faces a shortage of GPs in the coming years as more and more qualified doctors leave the country to find work abroad.
IMO warns that Governments plans for so called free GP care are doomed to failure
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned the Government that its plans to introduce free GP care are doomed to failure unless there are full negotiations with GPs on all aspects of the Contract so as to ensure there are proper resources to deliver care for patients.
IMO criticises “meaningless” Government promises on health reform
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has strongly criticised the continued failure of the Government to publish the White Paper for Universal Healthcare. Promises are being made by politicians to the public that simply cannot be delivered, it is apparent that even within Government there is strong opposition to the proposals and the plans are in disarray
IMO briefs over 100 TDs and Senators on problems with "unworkable" draft contract for Free GP Care for Children Under 6
Members of the IMO National GP Committee today briefed 105 TDs and Senators from all parties on the IMO’s opposition to the proposed contract.
IMO proposes changes to the Constitution and Rules of the Organisation
The forthcoming AGM of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) will consider a series of changes to the Constitution and Rules of the IMO
IMO submission on proposals for free GP visits for Children Under Six
Friday 21st February 2014. The Irish Medical Organisation has warned the Department of Health that if it continues to proceed without negotiation on matters relating to the Draft Contract the IMO will reserve all of its legal rights, including the right to take appropriate court action, to ensure that GPs are fully represented.
GPs warn of surgeries being “overwhelmed” by 4 million additional patient visits if plans for free GP visit for all are introduced
The GP Committee of the IMO has warned that GP surgeries will be “overwhelmed” by patients if the Government pursues its current objectives of introducing free GP visits for all citizens without any increase in resources for General Practice.