Registration
What division of the Register is most appropriate for me?
You can check your current registration status by clicking here.
You will need your registration number, which is printed on your current Certificate of Registration. If you are registered in the Specialist Division, you do not need to apply to transfer to another Division. However, you must ensure that you pay your annual retention fee and complete the Annual Declaration.
If you are practising and/or due to commence practise in a training post, you should ensure that you are registered in the Trainee Specialist Division for your next training post, due to commence shortly. You can apply to be registered in a training post using the Form TSR1, which is available from the Medical Manpower staff at most hospitals and can also be downloaded from the Registration area of our website.
If your training post is due to expire and you will not be taking up another training post, you should apply to transfer to the most appropriate Division for your circumstances, using the Generic Application Form available on our website.
If you have not completed specialist training and are not practising in a training post, you can remain on the General Division. Again, you must ensure that you pay your annual retention fee and complete the Annual Declaration.
I am registered in the Trainee Specialist Division. What type of locum or other cover can I provide?
Medical practitioners who are registered in the Trainee Specialist Division of the Register are normally registered on a postgraduate training programme with an approved postgraduate training body. In these circumstances, they are restricted to practising within the terms and conditions of their training post. Your employer will advise you about providing cross cover for other NCHDs. In accordance with section 48 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, the Medical Council is obliged to register all medical practitioners who practise in training posts in the Trainee Specialist Division of the Register. The Act is quite specific in this regard and does not provide for doctors to practise outside of these posts while registered in the Trainee Specialist Division.
The Medical Council's current Guide to the Application Procedure and Registration Rules outlines the current limitations of trainee specialist registration and can be downloaded below;
Guide to Application Procedure and Registration Rules.pdf
How do I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing?
If you wish to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, you can use our online application form which can be found at the link below. For all written requests, you should state your name, registered address, registration number, date of birth and mother’s maiden name (birth surname).
To request a Certificate of Good Standing online, please click here.
How do I get a duplicate Certificate of Registration?
If you wish to obtain a duplicate Certificate of Registration, you are required to submit your request in writing by fax, post or email to registration@mcirl.ie. For all written requests, you should state your name, registered address, registration number, date of birth and mother's maiden name (birth surname).
How do I change my registered address?
If you wish to change your registered address, you can use our online application form which is accessible by clicking here.
How do I voluntarily withdraw my name from the Register?
If you wish to voluntarily withdraw your name from the Register, you are required to submit your request in writing by fax, post or email to registration@mcirl.ie. For all written requests, you should state your name, registered address, registration number, date of birth and mother’s maiden name.
How do I apply for Specialist Registration?
Please consult the Registration area of our website for all the information you need by clicking here. Having read the information on our website, if you still have a query about specialist registration, you can email specialist@mcirl.ie.