Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Friday, 9 November 2012

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage

10:50 am

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. A language examination cannot be imposed systematically but if a competent authority has concerns that an applicant does not demonstrate appropriate language competency, it may seek such a test. Language testing may in certain cases be one of several requirements for registration, along with, for example, qualifications, recognition, fitness to practise or fee payment, as prescribed in section 38(1)(d). It is covered.

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