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flag Ireland’s GP shortage worsens as aging population and workforce strain care, despite 10% growth in doctors since 2019.

flag Ireland’s GP workforce has grown 10% since 2019 to 4,650, but this lags behind a 9% population rise to 5.2 million, leaving the system “treading water,” according to Dr Diarmuid Quinlan. flag With over 1 million people projected to be over 65 by 2030, increasing demand from an ageing population and complex chronic conditions is straining care. flag Many elderly patients take multiple medications, raising risks of avoidable hospitalizations. flag About 600 GPs are aged 65 or older, with hundreds still working, raising sustainability concerns. flag Dr Quinlan stresses the need to double GP nurse numbers and expand training to meet growing demand.

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