€75m needed for flu battle

AN extra €75million in funding is needed to fight the expected flu epidemic, it has been claimed.

The National Association of General Practitioners said the cash is crucial to hire locum GPS.

Chief Chris Goodey said: “Ireland will need to hire an extra 500 GPS and 500 nurses to support primary care during the flu season.

“Hospitals are working at full capacity and have commenced cancelling routine operations.”