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Telemedicine Ireland

Telemedicine Ireland and telehealth on DrOnline247.ie — virtual doctor visits with Irish GPs for suitable concerns, with clear limits and emergency guidance.

For life-threatening emergencies in Ireland, call 999 or 112.

Telemedicine vs in-person care

Telemedicine means clinical care delivered remotely. It can reduce travel and waiting-room time for suitable issues. It cannot replace emergency care, physical examination, or procedures.

DrOnline247.ie offers telemedicine GP consultations nationwide. We are not an HSE service and not a replacement for GP out-of-hours or 999/112.

Often suitable for online review

  • Suitable remote primary-care consultations
  • Patients seeking virtual access when surgery attendance is difficult

Not for online booking

  • Emergencies and red-flag symptoms
  • Care that requires physical examination or urgent investigation first

Common questions

Is telemedicine regulated in Ireland?
Doctors practising medicine in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council. Online consultations remain clinical encounters with professional standards and record-keeping expectations.