<p>In a survey carried out by the Irish Independent, it has been revealed that more than 6 in 10 GPs across Ireland are not taking any new patients. Joining Anton to discuss the reasons why is Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director of the Irish College of General ­Practitioners.</p>

In a survey carried out by the Irish Independent, it has been revealed that more than 6 in 10 GPs across Ireland are not taking any new patients. Joining Anton to discuss the reasons why is Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director of the Irish College of General ­Practitioners.

Why are GPs saying they can’t accept any new patients?

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Anton Savage presents a bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend. The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am. Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Anton Savage presents a bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend.

The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.

Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show&nbsp;on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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