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 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
ESRI Report of the Expert Group on Resource Allocation and Financing in the Health Sector - ICGP Response
This document contains the ICGP response to the ESRI Report on Resource Allocation and Financing in the Health Sector (November 2010) » read more
European Definition of General Practice/Family Medicine 2011
Revision of 2002's European Definitions of the Key Features of the Discipline of General Practice, the Role of the General Practitioner and a description of the Core Competencies of the General Practitioner/Family Physician. » read more
GP Co-Ops: Out of Hours GP Care
The Executive of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) reiterates its' view that the preferred option for the provision of GP out of hours services is through the establishment of GP Co-ops nationwide. » read more