The NAGP says the Irish Pharmacy Union contraceptive proposal is completely flawed. The NAGP is appealing for a comprehensive and holistic approach to the prescribing and dispensing of contraceptives. The NAGP is appealing for a comprehensive and holistic approach to the prescribing and dispensing of contraceptives. Having appropriately resourced clinical pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare [...]

The National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP) is appealing to Minister Harris to give an update on the GP contract negotiations and the reversal of FEMPI. The current contract is over 40 years old and is outdated. It is a reactionary ‘sickness’ rather than a ‘wellness’ contract which the NAGP is urging for.  The new [...]

At our AGM this weekend, a number of changes to our National Council were announced. Dr Shane Corr, Dr Michael Fay, Dr Lucia Gannon and Dr Yvonne Williams have stepped down from the National Council. We thank them for their commitment during their time and wish them continued success and happiness. We have six newly [...]

Dr Maitiu O’Tuathail has been appointed President of the National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP) at our AGM in Cork last weekend. He was recently appointed the first lead non-consultant hospital doctor (NCHD) for General Practice and is also the Co-Chair of the Network of GP trainees. He is the first GP Co-Chair of the [...]

Motion 1. That NAGP demand the Minister for Health and Minister for Finance act to reverse FEMPI without condition, with immediate effect. Proposer: Dr. Catherine O'Donohoe                         Seconder: Dr Mary O'Donovan Motion 2. That NAGP urge the Minister to make the CPD requirement for semi- retired or retired GPs more realistic by eliminating the audit [...]

On March 29th, 2004, the Republic became the first country to ban smoking in pubs, restaurants and all other workplaces. It was the end of a long battle between pro- and anti-smoking forces. Deputy Micháel Martin was Minister for Health at the time and had a singular commitment to ban smoking. At the NAGP AGM [...]

  World-renowned healthcare expert, Professor Paul Grundy has presented his recommendations to 38 Oireachtas members on how to transform the Irish health system, to a population health management model.   Prof Grundy is recognized for implementing and delivering the Gold Standard in primary care medicine, through an integrated and coordinated care system.   A primary care, team [...]