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Ballygar GP warns capacity won't cope with plans to extend free GP service

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Ballygar GP warns capacity won't cope with plans to extend free GP service

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A Ballygar GP, and former IMO President, is warning that capacity may not be able to cope with Government plans to extend the free GP service.

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It's proposed that the free doctor service will be extended to all six and seven-year-olds and to those with a mean household income of €46,000.

However, the Irish Medical Organisation is warning the proposed extension will overwhelm the service and lead to long delays.

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Speaking to Galway Talks, Dr Martin Daly, says the plans need to be complemented with extra funding for the services:

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Ballygar GP warns capacity won't cope with plans to extend free GP service

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