Billy the Bell
Keeping patients out of hospitals
Irish Times: 24/08/2026
GP in Ireland An analysis of Supply and Demand
The Rural Island & Dispensing Doctors of Ireland (RIDDI) welcomes the recent Department of Health report, General Practice in Ireland: An Analysis of Supply & Demand, which highlights critical GP shortages in counties such as Mayo, Clare, Wexford, and Westmeath. However, RIDDI strongly opposes the suggestion that these communities should rely on neighbouring practices and […]
WONCA NZ Virtual Presentation April 2026
Interview Dr Martin Daly TD FF Health and Disability Spokesperson
Keynote Speaker RIDDI Conference Mulranny October 2025
90% believe housing with supports for older people urgently needed
90% believe housing with supports for older people urgently needed – survey | Morning Ireland – RTÉ Radio 1 https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22564926
The St. Brendan’s Village Mulranny Mayo Healthcare Model – Dr. Jerry Crowley – Near FM (2025)
Jerry Cowley discusses Rural Doctors on TG4
Jerry Cowley discusses Rural Doctors on TG4, Wednesday 15th of October. https://vimeo.com/1127815959?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Strategic review of General Practice 29th August 2024
Submission by the Rural, Island & Dispensing Doctors of Ireland (Incorporated as the Institute of Rural Health CLG RCN :257949 on 07/12/1996). INTRODUCTION The health service is under serious pressure. Our government struggles to cope with massive escalation of costs. A visit to any local ED will disclose a multitude of doctors struggling to cope with the […]
Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD welcomes the publication of the ‘General Practice in Ireland: An Analysis of Supply & Demand’
Press Release: Monday 30 June 2025 Department of Health The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD has today published ‘General Practice in Ireland: An Analysis of Supply & Demand’ to improve the evidence base for the Strategic Review of General Practice. The Paper was produced by the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) […]