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GP referral letters, seeing a consultant, and how the referral pathway works in the Irish health system.

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Referrals & Specialists

GP Referral Letters in Ireland: What You Need, and How to Get One

You generally cannot see a consultant in Ireland without one, and hospitals reject referrals that do not carry enough clinical detail. What the letter must contain, how public and private routes differ, and how to get one without a surgery visit.

2 September 2026 · Referrals & Specialists · 10 min read

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