Shannon Doctor Drops Under-Six GP Scheme Action

A Shannon doctor who has brought a legal challenge against the Under-6 GP scheme is to drop her action.

Dr. Yvonne Williams has been an outspoken critic of the scheme, and has had the backing of the National Association of GPs in her case.

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However, the Irish Independent reports that it will now be shelved because it's increasingly unlikely to succeed and would prove costly.

Latest figures show 70% of Clare GPs have signed contracts to take part in the initiative, but the NAGP has said many of these are doing so under protest.