Hospitals appointing doctors from outside EU without assurances of English language skills and police clearance
2 sources·Updated September 23, 2026
Covered by 2 sources
- Irish Examiner Ireland·14h agoHSE audit raises concerns over vetting of non-EU consultants
Governance arrangements for the recruitment of non-EU consultants were deemed 'unsatisfactory' by a HSE audit that identified significant weaknesses in oversight and record-keeping
Read at Irish Examiner Ireland → - Irish Times Health·14h agoHospitals appointing doctors from outside EU without assurances of English language skills and police clearance
HSE internal audit warns of potential patient safety and reputational risks
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