Public Advocacy

Media Coverage & Public Advocacy

This library brings together media reports, public campaigns, and advocacy references documenting key issues affecting international doctors in Ireland, including training access, immigration reform, family visa delays, workplace dignity, professional recognition, and healthcare workforce sustainability.

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Immigration and Stamp 4 Reform 8 March 2022

Up to 1,800 doctors to benefit from immigration changes

RTÉ News

RTÉ reported that immigration changes would benefit up to 1,800 doctors by granting additional rights and reducing administrative burden.

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Immigration and Stamp 4 Reform 17 December 2021

Non-EEA doctors welcome work permit and visa changes

RTÉ News

RTÉ reported on work permit and visa changes welcomed by non-EEA doctors who had campaigned for reform around specialist training and immigration barriers.

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Immigration and Stamp 4 Reform 17 December 2021

Faster stamp 4 access for non-EU doctors ‘an historic step’ – Train Us For Ireland

Medical Independent

Medical Independent reported Train Us For Ireland’s response to the announcement of faster Stamp 4 access for non-EU doctors on general employment permits.

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Immigration and Stamp 4 Reform Campaign page

#FastAccessStamp4 for all international doctors in Ireland

MyUplift

A public campaign calling for earlier Stamp 4 access and recognition of the contribution of international doctors working in Ireland.

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X/Twitter Campaign Video: #FastAccessStamp4

X / Twitter

Social media campaign video linked to advocacy for faster Stamp 4 access for international doctors in Ireland.

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Campaign Videos and Public Statements January 2022

X/Twitter Campaign Post: Non-EEA doctor experience without timely Stamp 4 access

X / Twitter

A social media post highlighting the personal and professional instability experienced by non-EEA doctors without timely Stamp 4 access.

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Training Access and Career Progression 23 September 2022

Analysing training access for international doctors

Medical Independent

A feature examining the impact of policy changes relating to training access for international doctors in Ireland.

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Training Access and Career Progression 12 February 2022

Opinion: Are international doctors only here to fill the roster gaps?

TheJournal.ie

Opinion article by Dr Liqa ur Rehman discussing the challenges faced by non-EU doctors in Ireland, including career progression and training barriers.

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Training Access and Career Progression 2 February 2021

Legal questions over treatment of non-EU doctors in training application process

Medical Independent

Medical Independent reported concerns raised at a seminar regarding the treatment of non-EU doctors and Stamp 4 holders in specialist training applications.

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Work Permits and Visa Policy 28 March 2021

Foreign doctors may leave if they don’t get critical skills permit

Irish Examiner

Irish Examiner reported calls for changes to contract and permit structures so international NCHDs could access critical skills employment permits.

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Work Permits and Visa Policy 26 February 2024

Demand for migrant workers sparks surge in employers seeking work permits

Newstalk

Newstalk reported increased employer demand for work permits, with doctors among the professions sought in the Irish labour market.

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Work Permits and Visa Policy 15 May 2024

Doctors call for visa reform so families can join them

RTÉ News

RTÉ reported calls from international doctors for reform of visa processing so family members could join doctors working in Ireland.

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Locum Reform and Pay 14 May 2023

Doctors highlight need for locum reforms

Medical Independent

Medical Independent reported concerns about locum terms, pay rates, and restrictions affecting doctors, including issues raised by Train Us For Ireland.

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Family Visa Delays and Family Reunification 1 May 2024

Doctors from outside EU waiting up to year for family visa decisions

Irish Examiner

Irish Examiner reported that doctors from outside the EU working in Ireland were experiencing long waits and refusals for family visa applications.

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Family Visa Delays and Family Reunification April 2024 campaign updates

Urgent call to immediately resolve family visa delays #FastTrackFamilyVisa

MyUplift

A public petition calling for action on family visa delays, communication gaps, and processing concerns affecting skilled professionals and healthcare workers.

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Family Visa Delays and Family Reunification 20 May 2024

International doctors urge Ireland to amend visa policies to allow their families to join them

Think Europe

Think Europe summarised calls from international doctors in Ireland for family reunification visa reform and highlighted reported delays and rejection concerns.

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Family Visa Delays and Family Reunification 4 May 2024

Losing Doctors from the Health Service because of our Visa System

Tortoise Shack

Podcast episode featuring discussion of family reunification visa difficulties affecting doctors and concerns about doctor retention in Ireland.

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Workplace Safety, Bullying, and Discrimination 30 December 2025

Migrant health workers living in fear of racist abuse, warns doctor

RTÉ News

RTÉ reported concerns from Dr Liqa Ur Rehman and healthcare leaders about racist abuse, safety fears, and the impact on migrant healthcare workers in Ireland.

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