Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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352. To ask the Minister for Health the procedure to have qualifications recognised here in order that a person may work as a doctor such as in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23210/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Medical Council is responsible for the registration of doctors in Ireland. The Medical Council considers applications for registration in accordance with the provisions of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 and the EU Directive 2005/36/EC (amended). Under the provisions of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, eligibility for registration is based on the applicant's medical credentials rather than their citizenship.

As the Medical Council is the regulator for doctors under legislation, I have no role in relation to registration procedures.  Information and requirements on registration for doctors can be obtained from the Medical Council. It will be able to advise on requirements specific to the doctor's registration. The Council may be contacted at www.medicalcouncil.ieor by phone at 01 4983100.