GP shortages in the commuter belt and rural areas are leaving people waiting up to two weeks to see their doctor.

GP numbers have failed to keep up with the growing population, and are falling far behind the World Health Organisations recommendation of 100 GPs for every 100,000 people.

Have you experienced this problem? Are you facing long wait times to see your GP?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr. Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director at the Irish College of GPs, as well as listeners.