Comptent Authorities for recognition International Qualifications
Recognition of International Qualifications
Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications, applies to all Member State nationals wishing to practise a regulated profession in an EU Member State other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications. Its intention is to make it easier for qualified professionals, including certain health professionals, to practice their professions in European countries other than their own. Due safeguards are provided in the assessment of the qualification for public health and safety and consumer protection.
All queries on the recognition of qualifications and on temporary provision of services should be addressed to the relevant Competent Authority.
“Competent Authority” means any regulatory or professional body empowered by the State to validate professional qualifications obtained in a country other than the Republic of Ireland.
A list of Competent Authorities and relevant contact details is available here:
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Profession |
Competent Authority |
Contact Point |
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Clinical Biochemist Dietitian Orthoptist Psychologist Podiatrist
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Department of Health & Children
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Validation Unit National HR and Workforce Planning Department of Health & Children Hawkins House, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6354580 |
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Occupational Therapist Radiographer Speech & Language Therapist
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Department of Health & Children |
Ms. Annette Lyons |
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Medical Scientist |
The Academy of Medical Laboratory Science
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31 Old Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Tel: 01 6775602 Website: www.amls.ie |
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Physiotherapist |
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists |
Royal College of Surgeons St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 402 2148 Email: info@iscp.ie Website: www.iscp.ie |
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Social Care Worker |
No Competent Authority |
For information please contact: Validation Unit National HR and Workforce Planning Department of Health & Children Hawkins House, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6354580 |
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Social Worker |
Coru |
13-15 The Mall, Beacon Court, Bracken Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 Tel: 01 2933160 Email: recognition@coru.ie Website: www.coru.ie |
