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ICGP in the News
2021
January
2020
December
GPs notice 65% increase in referrals for Covid tests in past week, says leading doctor
Irish Examiner, 29 December 2020
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine begins in the Republic today
Newstalk, 29 December 2020
Highest number of people in hospital with Covid-19 since May
Irish Examiner, 29 December 2020
First of hundreds of CUH staff to receive vaccine today
Echo Live, 29 December 2020
Spike in Covid cases because 'people changed their behaviour', says Cork GP
Irish Examiner, 22 December 2020
Dialogue continues on number of doses in first vaccine shipment
Irish Medical Times, 18 December 2020
GPs and HSE in talks over Covid test referrals at Christmas time
Irish Times, 14 December 2020
Implementation plan for rollout of COVID-19 vaccination goes to Government today
Irish Medical Times, 11 December 2020
Coronavirus in Ireland: Fear of virus driving mental health problems
The Irish Times, 04 December 2020
Children with mental health issues forced to wait up to 18 months for help
Irish Examiner, 04 December 2020
November
GPs act out goodwill towards NCHDs
Irish Medical Times, 23 November 2020
Nasal flu vaccine may be extended to teens due to low take-up
Irish Times, 23 November 2020
Working Life: 'Around 1,400 GPs log in every Wednesday evening to keep abreast of new developments'
Irish Examiner, 23 November 2020
No delay with cervical screening test, say GPs
Irish Examiner, 20 November 2020
GP representative added to coronavirus vaccination body
Irish Times, 18 November 2020
GP training posts application deadline extended
Irish Medical Times, 11 November 2020
GPs warned of potential arrival of Covid-19 mutation from Denmark
BreakingNews, 10 November 2020
"We can try to focus on how we can have a Christmas in a safer manner"
Newstalk, 08 November 2020
Coeliac Society welcomes publication of new ICGP coeliac guidelines
Galway Advertiser, 05 November 2020
October
September
Coronavirus largely spreading through gatherings in the home
Newstalk, 26 September 2020
Next 10 days critical in fight against Covid-19 in Cork, says adviser
Irish Times, 24 September 2020
Top Cork GP to chair RCGP-ROI Faculty
Irish Medical Times, 23 September 2020
Flu vaccine delay should be resolved by end of October - IMO
Irish Times, 22 September 2020
Put yourself first today, College urges GPs
Irish Medical Times, 17 September 2020
Doctors urged to practice self-care
Breaking News, 17 September 2020
New cough, stay at home. Runny nose, attend school: HSE releases new advice for parents
Journal, 04 September 2020
Minister for Health commits to additional funding for 221+ Group
Gov.ie, 03 September 2020
August
July
June
Asthma Society launches its annual hayfever campaign
Carlow Nationalist, 25 June 2020
A first as ICGP AGM to take place by video next month
Irish Medical Times, 23 June 2020
'Strong political leadership' key to sharing new mental health vision
Irish Medical Times, 17 June 2020
Push for increased use of face coverings by public
Irish Medical Times, 15 June 2020
Early retirement in the face of COVID-19
Irish Medical Times, 15 June 2020
HSE asks 5,000 people to take part in Covid-19 antibody study
Irish Times, 15 June 2020
GPs want stricter measures around wearing masks
F M104, 15 June 2020
HSE lines up vaccine for upcoming influenza season
Irish Medical Times, 04 June 2020
Concerns at fall-off in childhood vaccinations during pandemic
Irish Times, 04 June 2020
One in 10 rural GPs work late hours
Irish Medical Times, 02 June 2020
May
April
GPs warn Covid-19 testing systems must improve to avoid repeat of delays
The Irish Times, 29 April 2020
Who sits on the National Public Health Emergency Team and what do they do?
The Journal, 29 April 2020
COVID-19 testing criteria widened; Cork GP urges people to contact their doctor if unwell
Echo Live, 28 April 2020
HSE: GPs now part of an integrated healthcare family
Irish Medical Times, 28 April 2020
ICGP welcomes increased testing but wants quicker results
Irish Examiner, 27 April 2020
HSE must ensure it has capacity to accommodate extra COVID-19 testing, Cork GP warns
Echo Live, 27 April 2020
Call for extension of Covid-19 testing criteria while ramping up capacity
RTE News, 27 April 2020
HIQA issues new guidelines for nursing homes
Breaking News, 22 April 2020
Coronavirus: GPs are continuing to care for patients in nursing homes
The Irish Times, 21 April 2020
GPs assure nursing home patients care
Irish Medical Times, 21 April 2020
GPs continuing to care for nursing home patients
Irish Health, 21 April 2020
GPs urge people with Covid-19 symptoms to self-isolate at home
Irish Times, 09 April 2020
GPs urge people with even mild Covid-19 symptoms to stay at home
Breaking News, 09 April 2020
Race is on to staff virus hubs and enable GPs to treat other patients
Herald, 06 April 2020
Covid-19 community assessment hubs will stop system being 'overburdened'
The Journal, 06 April 2020
Michael Boland obituary: An international advocate for family doctors
Irish Times, 04 April 2020
GPs mourn "real leader" whose legacy lives on
Irish Medical Times, 02 April 2020
March
ICGP AGM postponed over Covid-19 outbreak
Irish Medical Times, 26 March 2020
Cork GP urges people not to ignore health concerns, warning 'we will have deaths'
Echo Live, 26 March 2020
Covid-19 testing criteria tightened
Irish Medical Times, 25 March 2020
ICGP fast tracks Covid-19 primary care research applications
Irish Medical Times, 23 March 2020
GPs will now facilitate people who are not registered with practice and have Covid-19 symptoms
The Journal, 18 March 2020
Arrangements made for people without GPs
Irish Health, 18 March 2020
Coronavirus: 54 new cases confirmed in Ireland bringing total number to 223
The Journal, 16 March 2020
Online system for arranging coronavirus tests crashes on first day before being replaced
The Journal, 16 March 2020
Coronavirus: 54 new cases confirmed in Ireland, 15,000 forecast by end of March
The Irish Times, 16 March 2020
'Avalanche' of patients expected to ask GP for virus test
Independent, 15 March 2020
Coronavirus: patients asked to visit GP surgery only if they have an appointment
Irish Times, 10 March 2020
Patients advised against visiting GP practices unannounced
Irish Medical Times, 10 March 2020
Doctors no longer accepting walk-in appointments in bid to protect from COVID-19
Irish Examiner, 09 March 2020
COVID-19 crisis could put blood supplies at risk
Irish Medical Times, 04 March 2020
A view from a GP: Follow advice of HSE and doctors
Irish Independent, 04 March 2020
As it Happened: Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in republic of Ireland and more cases expected
The Journal, 03 March 2020
February