Medical inquiry told GP accused of professional misconduct failed in bid to call Tony Holohan to give evidence over Covid-19 measures

"A medical inquiry has been told that a Dublin GP accused of professional misconduct had failed in an application to get former chief medical officer Tony Holohan called to give evidence about Covid-19 measures and restrictions. Marcus de Brun - who previously operated his own medical practice in Rush, Co Dublin - is facing 10 allegations of professional misconduct over his criticism of public health guidelines, lockdowns, the wearing of facemasks and Covid-19 vaccines introduced during the pandemic."

"Marcus de Brun - who previously operated his own medical practice in Rush, Co Dublin - is facing 10 allegations of professional misconduct over his criticism of public health guidelines, lockdowns, the wearing of facemasks and Covid-19 vaccines introduced during the pandemic."

Marcus de Brun, a Dublin GP who previously operated his own medical practice in Rush, Co Dublin, faces 10 allegations of professional misconduct related to his criticism of Covid-19 public health policies. The allegations concern his public criticism of lockdowns, the wearing of facemasks, and Covid-19 vaccines introduced during the pandemic. An application to have former chief medical officer Tony Holohan compelled to give evidence about Covid-19 measures and restrictions was refused. The inquiry examines whether public statements by a registered medical practitioner breached professional standards and obligations during the pandemic.

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