Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29981/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The European Commission published Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 in April 2022 concerning the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This recommendation addresses the access of those fleeing the war to regulated professions. It provides Member States' authorities with guidance and practical advice to ensure a quick, fair and flexible recognition process. Its stated goal is to help those fleeing the war to find a path to meaningful employment, while facilitating their integration.

Ukrainian persons wishing to practice a regulated profession in Ireland must engage with the relevant Competent Authority with responsibility for that profession to seek the recognition of their qualifications.

A list of regulated professions in Ireland, their corresponding competent authority and the relevant contact information for each authority is available on the Government website at the following link: assets.gov.ie/224329/d51af586-f4dc-449f-a6a7-e4406c4dddeb.pdf.

The Department of Transport and its agencies are currently reviewing the recommendation made by the Commission with a view to supporting where possible Ukrainians seeking the recognition of their qualifications.