Policies & Statements
Audit of Structures and Functions in the Health System
Prospectus Report on behalf of the Department of Health and Children. The central theme of this report is the need to consolidate fragmented structures and functions to enable the health system deliver sustained value for money and a high quality of service for consumers. » read more
Circulation of Materials on Behalf of Third Parties
It is College policy, in line with data protection rules, that access to the membership database is not provided to third parties. » read more
College Policy on AGM Promotional Literature from Outside Organisations
Any organisations which wishes to distribute information/literature at the AGM should apply to the College Executive by 28 February each year in order to have the proposed material considered and approved/rejected. » read more
College Policy on Membership Database & Find a GP Service
The ICGP Find a GP service is intended for use by the general public to locate a GP. It only contains the names of GPs who have agreed to have their details listed for this purpose in this format. The service is not intended for any other purpose including chain letters, junk mail, spam, solicitations (commercial or non-commercial) or bulk communications of any kind unless members have given specific permission to be included in such a list. » read more
College Statement on HSE Transformation Programme
The reconfiguration of health services has led to a considerable degree of debate and some disquiet in many circles, including general practice. » read more
College Submission on Capitation Rate for Over-70s
The ICGP has produced a submission on the factors requiring consideration when determining the capitation rate for persons aged 70 years and over. » read more
College Submission on Resource Allocation and Financing in the Health Sector
The ICGP has produced a submission to the Expert Group on Resource Allocation and Financing in the health sector. » read more
Commission on Financial Management and Control Systems in the Health Service
Brennan Report (January 2003). The Commission carried out a detailed examination and review of the financial management and control systems in the Irish health service. » read more
Consultation on Fees Payable to Health Care Professionals: Submission by ICGP
The ICGP recognises that we are going through a challenging and stringent economic climate at present and that in line with all sections of society there must be some impact on General Practitioners. » read more
Definition of the Discipline and Speciality of General Practice/Family Medicine
The ICGP curriculum development group has studied the European definition and its supporting documentation in great depth with a view to the changes that need to be incorporated into it in order to meet the requirements of Irish general practice. » read more