According to the organization, the government's own reports show that over a thousand extra GPs are needed for the plan to work.

There have been concerns over the service for some months now

The controversy over the out-of -hours GP service for the midlands caused widespread public concern over the Christmas period

She says working conditions, training and further education are still predicated on male majority.

Longford-Westmeath Deputy, Joe Flaherty, says that he has received assurances that the Longford service will continue to operate and a review is in progress to appoint a new provider.

Pressure is being put on the health system as Covid-19 and influenza cases continue to increase rapidly.

This information is according to a HSE statement

They also added that urgent calls will be prioritized.