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
James 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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