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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2026

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Questions (866)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

866. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to the HSE internal audit finding that English-language competency evidence was available for only 27 of 40 doctors examined, the number of cases in which a certificate below the minimum HSE-required score was accepted; the number in which a certificate was obtained after the doctor commenced employment; whether any patient safety incidents have been linked to language competency in these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68922/26]

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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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