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
FM104, 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