Ireland News » Meath News Ireland » Meath » Health: Record number of doctors now working in Ireland, including 146 GPs in Meath
News channel or source: https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/09/02/record-number-of-doctors-now-working-in-ireland-including-146-gps-in-meath/
Published on: Tuesday 01 September 2026
In 2025, there were 5,017 GPs throughout Ireland, an increase of 5.3% from the 2024 figure. The research reveals that there are 146 GPs working in Co Meath, which accounts for 2.9% of all GPs in the ...
News Ireland » Meath » Health: Health-led pathway for personal drug possession begins today
News channel or source: https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/09/01/health-led-pathway-for-personal-drug-possession-begins-today/
Published on: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Today marks the first day of the Government’s new health-led pathway for personal drug possession. The new Health Referral Scheme will give people who are eligible and are found in possession of drugs ...