A Medical Council fitness-to-practise inquiry heard allegations that a Wexford-based GP posted inappropriate tweets during the pandemic that undermined public health guidelines.
Dr William (Billy) Ralph, of the Ballagh Health Centre, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, is alleged to have posted a large number of tweets from October 17th, 2020, to June 16th, 2022, which were critical of several aspects of Covid-19 public health policy including the vaccination of children, the wearing of face masks and lockdowns.
It is alleged that in 2020 and 2021, Ralph posted tweets that were critical of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) and the management of the response to the pandemic.
It was further alleged that Ralph tweeted comments where he promoted the use of ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19.
Neasa Bird, barrister…