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Irish Examiner
Doctors warn visa delays are putting hospital jobs at risk
Irish Examiner
The Irish Examiner reported IAID warnings that visa and work permit processing delays are placing hospital posts at risk and undermining Ireland's ability to recruit and retain international doctors.
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RTÉ News
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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RTÉ News
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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Medical Independent
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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TheJournal.ie
Non-EU doctors call for frontline workers’ citizenship applications to be fast-tracked
TheJournal.ie
Doctors wrote to TDs and senators calling for citizenship applications for frontline workers to be fast-tracked in recognition of their contribution during the pandemic.
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Medical Independent
Train Us for Ireland welcomes decision to clear citizenship backlog
Medical Independent
Medical Independent reported Train Us for Ireland’s response to a temporary naturalisation system intended to significantly clear the citizenship application backlog.
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Campaign video
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 statement
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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Medical Independent
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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TheJournal.ie
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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Medical Independent
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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Irish Examiner
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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Newstalk
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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RTÉ News
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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Medical Independent
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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Irish Examiner
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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Think Europe
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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Tortoise Shack podcast
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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RTÉ News
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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Irish Medical Times
International doctors leaving Ireland when families cannot join them
Irish Medical Times
Irish Medical Times reported that prolonged family-reunification delays were placing doctors under severe personal strain and contributing to decisions to leave Ireland.
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Campaign video · X
Campaign video: the human impact of family-visa delays
Public campaign record
A public video record of the campaign for faster, clearer family-visa processing for international doctors living and working in Ireland.
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Medical Independent
Survey highlights dissatisfaction among non-EU doctors
Medical Independent
Coverage of a Train Us For Ireland survey in which almost 400 non-training doctors reported major concerns about career progression and their experience within the health service.
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