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More GPs from outside the EU, including South Africa, are to be invited to work here in a bid to alleviate the shortage of family doctors.
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Estimated shortfall of 2,000 GPs in Ireland and many doctors are approaching retirement age
The Department of Health has announced the expansion of the Non-EU GP Training Programme to include more from Ireland and abroad
The number of trainees on the non-EU GP training scheme will also be increased to 250.