Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2013
449. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Defence the steps being taken outside Ireland for the recruitment of additional doctors to the Defence Forces medical corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/13]
View answerThere are no specific measures taken in order to recruit Medical Officer Doctors from outside Ireland. However, advertisement of Medical Officer Doctor vacancies are placed on the Defence Forces website www.military.ie which is available internationally. A competition for the appointment of doctors to the Defence Forces Medical Corps remains open with applications being accepted on an ongoing basis. As suitably qualified applicants are identified they will be interviewed with regard to their suitability for service in the Defence Forces. In this regard a successful applicant is being appointed on 30 September 2013, while another 4 applicants are currently progressing through the selection process.
I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that Defence Forces personnel requiring medical treatment are getting the care they need and that I am committed to providing a sustainable medical service to meet the needs of the Defence Forces both at home and abroad.
