Dr. Anthony Breslin:

I cannot give the Deputy a number today but I can get it for him. Currently, because of legislation, non-EU graduates from certain countries cannot get on to Irish training schemes. The legislation has been drafted and there are discussions between the Department of Health and the Medical Council to overcome that. Unfortunately, the legislation has not yet passed the Houses of the Oireachtas or been enacted. If that was to occur, it would allow the overseas graduates working in this country into formal training schemes. It would be good for them and the public.