Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
1087. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the number of GPs operating across County Mayo each year from 2020 to 2025; if she is aware of the serious shortage of GPs in Mayo; if a GP can refuse to accept a patient on the basis of their proximity to the practice; when the Strategic Review of General Practice will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2332/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Strategic Review of General Practice is currently underway, led by the Department of Health and supported by the HSE. With input from key stakeholders, the review is examining a range of issues affecting general practice including GP training, GP capacity, Out of Hours services reform, the eHealth Agenda, and the financial support model for general practice. The review is to be completed early this year, after which a final report will be presented to me outlining the findings of the review and setting out recommended actions for a more sustainable general practice.
In relation to the number of GPs operating in Co. Mayo and the refusal to accept a patient registration application based on proximity to the GP practice, as these are operational matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.
