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The new contract was introduced in March by the Government (stock image)

418 hospital consultants sign new public-only contract

More than 400 consultants have signed up to the new public only contract, according to new figures obtained by RTÉ News.

Health • 29 Aug 23

Dr Mick Molloy, consultant in emergency medicine at Wexford General Hospital, said that there was no need for more reviews on bed capacity

IMO conference hears no need for more capacity reviews

The annual conference of the Irish Medical Organisation has heard that reports for the last 20 years have called for more hospital beds.

Health • 14 Apr 23

A record 931 admitted patients were waiting for a hospital bed across the country yesterday (stock image)

5,000 more beds needed in hospital system - consultant

Five thousand more beds are needed in the acute hospital system across the country, a hospital consultant has said.

Health • 04 Jan 23

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly speaking at the Irish Medical Organisation AGM in May

Task force to look at conditions for hospital doctors

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced a national task force to look at issues affecting non consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs).

Ireland • 08 Sep 22

Junior doctors rotate hospitals in Ireland every six to 12 months as part of their training programme

Junior doctor pay issues due to payroll system - IMO

Non-consultant hospital doctors, or junior doctors, are having difficulties getting paid, due to having to join new payroll systems every time they start at a new post, according to the Irish Medical Organisation.

Ireland • 08 Aug 22

The IMO says the doctors are demoralised, frustrated and angry (File photo)

Non-consultant hospital doctors back industrial action

Non-consultant hospital doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action, up to and including strike action.

Ireland • 13 Jun 22

Stephen Donnelly said he is committed to fundamental change and reform (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

NCHDs' working conditions 'completely unacceptable'

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has described as "completely unacceptable" issues with working conditions currently being faced by non-consultant hospital doctors, formerly known as junior doctors.

Health • 28 May 22

The 60 doctors are currently involved in key anti-Covid activities

Public health doctors vote to take industrial action

Doctors specialising in public health who play a key role in the battle against infectious diseases like Covid-19 have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action - up to and including strike action - in their 20-year campaign to be upgraded to hospital consultant status.

Health • 27 Nov 20

This is the first meeting since the Government proposals were published late last month

Formal Govt IMO talks on contracts to begin soon

Formal talks between the Irish Medical Organisation and the Government on new public only contracts are to begin in a few weeks.

Health • 10 Jan 20

The Government tabled proposals to offer consultants a salary of €250,000 a year, to commit to a public only contract

Talks to take place over consultant contract proposals

Talks are to take place on Friday between hospital consultants and the Minister for Health on the Government's proposals for a new consultant contract and related issues.

Health • 08 Jan 20

Around 3,500 doctors are involved in the ballot

Hospital doctor industrial action ballot result due

The result of a ballot for industrial action by consultants and non-consultant hospital doctors is expected to be known later today.

Health • 17 Dec 19

Around 3,500 consultants and non-consultant hospital doctors are expected to be involved in the ballot

IMO decides unanimously to ballot for strike action

The Irish Medical Organisation has decided unanimously to proceed to a ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action.

Health • 07 Nov 19

Simon Harris said if an agreement is reached by Government it will be funded

Talks with consultants on pay to get under way - Harris

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said talks will begin next week with consultants on a range of issues.

Health • 09 Oct 19

A spokesperson for the minister said that he would also write to other stakeholders in due course

Minister to hold meeting over consultant dispute

Minister for Health Simon Harris has written to the Irish Medical Organisation, inviting the IMO to meet his department, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform next week.

Health • 01 Oct 19

Chronic Disease Management Programme for medical card patients is due to start in 2020

Vast majority of GPs sign up to €210m deal with Govt

New figures show the vast majority of GPs have signed up to the recent €210 million agreement with the Government, which will result in a reversal of previous fee cuts and new chronic disease management scheme.

Health • 09 Jul 19

Dr Andrew Jordan stressed that for the moment it was still 'business as usual' at the NAGP

NAGP working on financial rescue plan

The organisation that represents family doctors has said it is still trying to put together a financial rescue plan following the resignation last weekend of its President and National Council amid concerns about corporate governance.

Health • 01 May 19

Simon Harris said the agreement would help 'transform' the health service

€210m to be invested in GP care over next four years

New contracts for family doctors have been announced today.

News • 06 Apr 19

The IMO said it will ballot members on their views on the agreement

New deal for GPs close - IMO

The Irish Medical Organisation has said that talks with the Government on a new agreement with GPs are close to conclusion.

Health • 03 Apr 19

Some patients may have difficulty attending their GP for a routine visit today

Fergal Bowers: GP protest another headache for Govt

The national protest planned by family doctors today comes amidst a strike by nurses and an overtime ban by psychiatric nurses. It's a very serious period for patients, the health service and the Government.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Feb 19

The protest took place in Dublin city centre

Doctors protest over funding of GP services

Family doctors staged a national protest in Dublin this afternoon calling for better investment in the GP care system.

Health • 06 Feb 19

In October 2012, the Government unilaterally cut the entry pay for new consultants by 30%

IMO consultants threaten industrial action over pay

Hospital consultants belonging to the Irish Medical Organisation say they are prepared to take industrial action in the New Year in a dispute over two-tier pay affecting those hired since 2012.

Health • 26 Nov 18

The health employers will meet the Irish Medical Organisation representatives today

INMO warning of industrial action over pay and staffing

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has warned of possible industrial action if adequate measures including pay increases to address staff shortages are not implemented.

Ireland • 19 Sep 18

During the economic crisis the Government cut the pay rates for new recruits across the public service by 10%

Warning of consultants' industrial action over pay

Hospital consultants have warned of possible industrial action over the two-tier pay system introduced in 2012 for new entrants, which can see doctors doing the same work earning €50,000 a year less depending on when they were recruited.

Health • 11 Sep 18

The department says the introduction of the new forms was discussed with the Irish Medical Organisation

Hundreds facing delays in receiving illness benefit

People are facing delays in receiving illness benefit, due to a row over new forms, between GPs and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Health • 28 Aug 18

The department has insisted that no patient has been unable to claim an Illness Benefit payment

Dispute over new medical certificate forms

A dispute has broken out between some GPs and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection over new illness certification forms.

Health • 23 Aug 18