AccessGP in Dublin
AccessGP is launching online GP consultations in Ireland in the coming months, by video and phone, for people right across the city and county. Until then, your own GP, your pharmacist and the services below are the right places to go. Our guide to online GP consultations in Ireland explains what to look for in any online service.
Urgent and emergency care in Dublin
Knowing where to go saves time. This is the HSE's listing of Dublin services when we checked it; always check opening hours on the HSE urgent care finder before you travel.
Emergency departments for adults
- Beaumont Hospital (16 and over)
- Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown (16 and over)
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (16 and over)
- St James’s Hospital (16 and over)
- St Vincent’s University Hospital (14 and over)
- Tallaght University Hospital (16 and over)
Emergency departments for children
Children’s Health Ireland runs emergency departments for children aged 15 and under at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght.
Injury units
For broken bones, sprains, minor burns, cuts and minor head injuries without loss of consciousness, an injury unit is usually much quicker than an emergency department. They do not treat chest, abdominal or serious head injuries.
- Mater Smithfield Rapid Injury Clinic, Dublin 7. Age 16 and over. Listed as open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm. The HSE lists a fee of €75; check the listing for current charges and exemptions.
- St Columcille’s Injury Unit, Loughlinstown. Age 14 and over.
GP out-of-hours services
When surgeries are closed and you urgently need a GP, Dublin’s out-of-hours co-operatives see people by appointment only, with no walk-in service. Phone first, and a nurse will usually call you back. They are free with a medical card or GP visit card. The HSE lists services including:
- Ddoc, north Dublin, with centres in Ballymun, Coolock, Hartstown, North Strand and Swords
- Dubdoc, The Meath Primary Care, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8. Listed as open weekday evenings and weekend daytimes
- Eastdoc, Edoc in Loughlinstown, DL Doc, Lukedoc and TLC Doc in Tallaght
Your own GP’s out-of-hours phone message will tell you which service covers your area.
Call 112 or 999 for chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke, heavy bleeding, a seizure, or if someone has collapsed or is at immediate risk of harming themselves.
Which service should I use?
| Minor illness | A pharmacist, especially for conditions in the HSE Common Conditions Service such as cold sores, conjunctivitis and uncomplicated UTIs in women |
|---|---|
| GP advice, prescriptions, sick certs | Your own GP |
| Urgent, surgery closed | Your GP out-of-hours service |
| Minor injury | An injury unit |
| Emergency | 112 or 999, or an emergency department |
Students in Dublin
Dublin’s universities and colleges have student health services, which are the best place for care during term. If you need a medical certificate for a missed exam, our guide to getting a sick cert in Ireland explains how it works.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go with a sprain or a small cut in Dublin?
An injury unit is usually quicker than an emergency department for minor injuries. The HSE lists the Mater Smithfield Rapid Injury Clinic in Dublin 7 for adults aged 16 and over, and St Columcille's Injury Unit in Loughlinstown for people aged 14 and over. Check opening hours before you go.
Which Dublin emergency departments see children?
Children's Health Ireland runs emergency departments for children aged 15 and under at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght.
What about urgent problems at night or at the weekend?
Dublin GP out-of-hours services, such as Ddoc in north Dublin and Dubdoc in Dublin 8, see urgent problems when surgeries are closed, by appointment only. They are free with a medical card or GP visit card. For anything life-threatening, call 112 or 999.
Does AccessGP have a clinic in Dublin?
No. AccessGP is an online service, so when it launches in Ireland, consultations will be by video or phone. It is not yet seeing patients in Ireland.
Sources and further reading
- HSE – Find urgent and emergency care
- HSE – Mater Smithfield Rapid Injury Clinic
- HSE – Dubdoc
- HSE – When to go to a GP out of hours
Checked against official Irish sources. Last checked 6 November 2026.