Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on claims that there are anomalies with regard to the administration of the work permits scheme in relation to non-EU doctors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13115/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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In line with the practice for some time now, Temporary Registered Doctors are granted permission from the Garda National Immigration Bureau to live and work in the State for up to 7 years. The changing short-term nature of their work patterns is such that this is the best way to facilitate them working here. By the end of 7 years they must have passed an examination to obtain full registration with the Medical Council.