Health Services Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Questions (704)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

704. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health how a non-national physiotherapist (details supplied) can meet work placement requirements enforced by CORU for physiotherapy practice in Ireland, given that they applied to numerous hospitals across Ireland, but due to various reasons such as a shortage of senior staff, specific university affiliations and staff shortages following the Covid-19 pandemic, they have not been able to find the required support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25876/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Officials in my Department have been in contact with CORU on this matter and CORU have informed them that it is currently working with public health agencies to establish pathways for applicants to undertake adaptation periods. This project is in its early stages but guidance will be updated on CORU's website in due course. This initiative will be of benefit to applicants required to undertake an adaptation period when launched.

I understand that the recognition team in CORU have been in contact with this particular applicant and have provided support documentation in relation to undertaking an adaptation period as required.