He has been applying for places to live for the last two months.
A midlands doctor says he's in a "terrible" situation as he can't get accommodation.
Dr. Ali Raza Ansari hasn't been able to find a place to live since taking up a position at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and says he's "struggling".
He has been applying for places for the last two months.
Dr. Ansari is staying with his friend but says doesn't want to be a burden so spends a lot of time in his car:
The accomodation crisis is making Ireland a less attractive destination for doctors, according to Dr Ansari.
He's concerned the country's reputation will suffer if the situation continues.
Dr. Ansari says it's easier to become a doctor than to find somewhere to stay in Ireland:
A government Junior Minister says he's 'shocked' to hear a midlands trainee GP is struggling to find accommodation.
He's been applying for accommodation for two months, and believes the country's reputation will suffer if the situation continues.
Junior Foreign Affairs Minister and Laois Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming says Dr. Ansari makes a fair point:
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