Supporting GPs at every stage of their career

Registration is now open for the Irish College of GPs Annual Conference, which will be held at the St Helens Hotel, Stillorgan Rd, Booterstown, Dublin, on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and clinical updates. Places are limited, so please register now to secure your place.

The New Trainers Course occurred on 26 March 2026 in Salthill, welcoming a record 101 new trainers, highlighting the responsibility of GP training. The event, led by Dr Cathy Cullen, featured various key speakers discussing trainee support and preparation for exams. This event aligns with the increased intake of trainees to 350 in July 2024 and precedes a second workshop planned for the upcoming months. Additionally, the National Trainers Conference attracted 302 trainers for a comprehensive two-day program, including art workshops and a keynote on AI, concluding with enthusiasm for future gatherings.

New national analysis of GP shortages shows concerning patterns of workforce pressures in Dublin’s commuter belt, and the western seaboard.
The analysis by the Irish College of GPs also shows pressures on GP services in areas of urban deprivation on Dublin’s northside.
The latest data from the training body for GPs highlights the urgent need for supports for newly emerging GPs, and measures to ensure GP services are retained in low population areas as single-handed GPs retire.