Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
748. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if he will work with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to reform the ‘atypical working visa’ to enable doctors providing locum services to reside in the State for longer periods of time. [4801/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials of my Department engage with their colleagues in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to appropriate visa arrangements for healthcare staff, including doctors and other medical staff, from time to time.
This engagement has included consideration of the visa arrangements that should apply in relation to doctors providing locum services. Engagement and cooperation between the two departments will continue to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in relation to the duration of visas for doctors taking up residence to provide services as locums.
