Qualifications Accreditation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2008

Thursday, 7 February 2008

Questions (83)

Jack Wall

Question:

82 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Academy of Medical Science refused an application under EU Directive 92/51 in relation to an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare seeking accreditation from the academy to seek employment in the medical science field; if Directive 92/51 has been changed or the guidelines attached to this directive altered in any way that now prevents the applicant being granted such accreditation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4250/08]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

The Academy of Medical Laboratory Science is the competent authority for the implementation of Directive 92/51/EEC in relation to the recognition of professional qualifications in medical laboratory science. This Directive is now consolidated, with other Directives on the recognition of professional qualifications, into Directive 2005/36/EC for which my colleague the Minister for Education and Science has overall national responsibility.

My officials have contacted the Academy about the specific application raised by the Deputy and I will reply bilaterally to him when the full details are available.