Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the full provisions of EU Directive 93/16/EEC, with regard to contracts under the GMS scheme, apply in respect of doctors who have been in general practice here for several years prior to the introduction of this directive; if long experience in general practice can provide an exemption from the vocational training requirement of this directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16601/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The application of EU Directive 93/16/EEC, as it effects the general medical services, GMS, scheme, was agreed with health boards in 1994 following consultation with the representatives of the Medical Council, the Irish College of General Practitioners and the Irish Medical Organisation. With effect from 1 January 1995, doctors entering the GMS scheme are required to have graduated from a recognised vocational training scheme or to possess acquired rights under the directive. Certificates of acquired rights may be issued by the Medical Council to applicants who satisfy various criteria including previous experience in general practice.