Kildare, Kilkenny, Meath and Monaghan are showing the highest deficit of doctors.
The number of GPs practicing in Kildare is not sufficient to meet the needs of the growing population.
New research from The Irish College of GPs shows only two counties have the recommended ratio of 100 GPs per 100,000 people set by the WHO.
Kildare, Kilkenny, Meath and Monaghan are showing the highest deficit of doctors.
Dr Brian Higgins says explains the impact it's having on patients:


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