Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1768. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health the average length of time from application that it takes for clinical therapists with qualifications gained outside Ireland to register with CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30226/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraCORU is Ireland's multi-profession health regulator for regulating health and social care professionals. CORU’s role is to protect the public by regulating the health and social care professions designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended), including setting the standards that health and social care professionals must meet to be eligible for registration and maintaining registers of persons who meet those standards.
As you will be aware, certain professions have been designated for regulation by CORU. The title ‘clinical therapist’ is not a designated title. As a result, the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 does not require an individual using the title ‘clinical therapist’ to apply for the recognition of a qualification obtained outside the State.
