Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion
Mr. Robert Watt:
I will come back to the Deputy on the timeframe for that as I do not have it to hand. I am aware that it is being worked through. It is a matter that was identified to the Minister last year and it needs to be fixed and reformed to provide opportunities for doctors to access that training. That is something the Minister has progressed with the Minister for Justice. I will check for the Deputy exactly where we are on that as I am not sure of the exact timeframe or what is causing the blockage. The policy is certainly very progressive. It will help create opportunities for many doctors to stay in Ireland, progress their training and, hopefully, have productive careers in our health system.
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