Hospital Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (1403)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

1403. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health if his Department will put in place the necessary regulations which will allow the Medical Council to register medical consultants on the specialists register in cases in which these consultants applied for posts advertised by the Public Appointments Commission, went through the full interview process, were deemed to be suitably qualified and were subsequently appointed to permanent posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19434/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Officials from my Department have been actively working with the Medical Council to progress this issue and to ensure that the Council has the capacity to support those doctors wishing to gain registration on the specialist division. Regulations are currently being drafted to commence the relevant section of the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020 which will facilitate this process. It is expected that these regulations will come into effect on 31 May 2022.