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Shortages of beds, consultants, and GPs leading to frighteningly long waiting lists, AGM told

News from the Irish Examiners team of reporters

Excessive use leads to greater levels of negative wellbeing

Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council member says statement about AI being existential risk to humanity was made for political reason 

The National Association of GP Co-ops tells HSE that 10% of population does not have a family doctor

A hiring freeze was already in place for management but on Friday this was extended to non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) and others

Consultant in public health medicine warns against situating the new public health agency within the Department of Health

Just 110 new doctors recruited since March

Any child who turned six since July 1 will have their card automatically extended, and other parents can register on hse.ie

Budget announcements in September included provision for the expansion of free access to doctors for six-and seven-year-olds, and for 430,000 more adults to get GP visit cards based on income.