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Asked by Paula

AQW 16163/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health for an update on work to improve mutual recognition of training between the Irish Medical Council and General Medical Council.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 3 October 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
3 October 2024
Answer due by
18 October 2024
Answered
17 October 202414 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The General Medical Council (GMC) continues to recognise for full registration the qualifications of doctors in the Republic of Ireland provided they are contained on its list of acceptable GP and specialist qualifications.

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