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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (1303)

Joe Carey

Question:

1303. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health if he will respond to reports regarding the loss of newly qualified doctors in counties Clare and Limerick (details supplied); if this decision will be reversed to enable these doctors to stay and continue to serve in the health service here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13886/21]

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Over the past number of weeks, my Department and the HSE have been reviewing the option to increase the number of medical intern places for July 2021.

I have announced an increase of 120 medical intern posts for July 2021. The increase in the number of intern places will be supported with accompanying increases in postgraduate training places, to ensure these doctors can avail of the next step in the training pathway following completion of an internship.

The six Intern Training Networks, that organise and oversee intern training in Ireland, are responsible for the allocation of intern posts within their particular networks. The networks have now been informed of the additional intern posts for July 2021, and will allocate the additional posts appropriately.

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