Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
704. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical doctors presently registered to work in the State by gender (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48520/22]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware the Medical Council recently published its 2021 Workforce Intelligence Report. The report indicates that in June 2021, 21,680 doctors renewed their registration with the Council. Of those doctors who renewed their annual registration 18,424 (84.9%) were reported to be clinically active and working in Ireland. Of these 18,424 doctors, 8,653 (47%) were female and 9,771 (53%) were male.
There is ongoing work in my Department in relation to medical workforce planning and the findings of the Medical Council Report will form an important part of this work. My Department works in collaboration with the National Doctors Training and Planning (NDTP) Office of the HSE in relation to initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for training and career progression.
