World Patient Safety Day: Medical Council highlights importance of patients and doctors working in partnership to keep care safe
Medical Council launches public consultation on proposed Registration (Amendment) Rules to support the commencement of the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Acts 2020 and 2023
Record number of doctors now working in Ireland, new Medical Council workforce report finds
Medical Council congratulates Leaving Certificate Class of 2026 students on exam success
Medical Council Urgent Patient Safety Warning in relation to Dr Regine Grah of Silver Oak Family Practice, Bray, Co Wicklow
Medical Council Elects Incoming President
Medical Council Welcomes Publication of Scoping Exercise in Relation to Allegations of Sexual Abuse Made Against Michael Shine
Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for Performance Assessment assessors
Medical Council launches public consultation on proposed amendment to its Registration Rules to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative
Medical Council welcomes publication of Independent Review of the role of Physician Assistants in the Irish Public Health System
Doctors invited to renew their registration with the Medical Council
Medical Council announces a phased increase to annual registration fees for doctors
Medical Council Calls for Clear Access to Healthcare Services Amid Ongoing Protests
Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for Committee Membership - Applications now open
New Medical Council Training Survey now open
Medical Council launches public consultation on the Code of Practice relating to Part 4 of the Human Tissue Act 2024 (Anatomical Examinations)Results of Medical Council Election announced
Results of Medical Council Election announced
Medical Council’s intern & trainee survey to re-launch in 2026
Doctors prepare to vote in Medical Council Elections
Medical Council publishes report and recommendations following inspections of Children’s Health Ireland sites
Medical Council publishes research on doctors who renewed their registration but were not clinically active in Ireland
Nominations open for Medical Council Election
Medical Council urges healthcare workers and the wider public to avail of flu vaccine
Medical Council welcomes publication of third One Health National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2026 – 2030 (iNAP3)
Medical Council publishes statement on Botox
Statement from the Medical Council on the Prescribing and Administration of Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
Vile Attacks and Targeting of Healthcare Workers Must End - Medical Council
Medical Council publishes position statement on AI
Position Statement on the Use of AI in Clinical Decision-Making Issued by the Medical Council of Ireland
Speech: Dr Suzanne Crowe, IAMRA Welcome Ceremony, 3rd September 2025
Global regulators highlight improvements in workforce data, education, and compassion for safer patient care
Health workforce, AI, and transparency challenges at centre of discussions at 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation
Medical Council President highlights contributions of doctors and healthcare workers in zones of conflict and natural disaster
Medical Council congratulates class of 2025 students who received CAO offers to study Medicine
Patient Safety Concerns highlighted by doctors in new Medical Council research
Medical Council launches new Strategic Plan.
Medical Council advice for business owners, patients, and users of telemedicine services
Medical Council welcomes analysis of GP services in Ireland and highlights risks to patient safety
16th International Conference on Medical Regulation (IAMRA 2025) launches Programme and keynote speakers for Dublin conference
Medical Council President highlights link between a diverse workforce and safer patient outcomes
Doctors are now invited to renew their registration with the Medical Council
Medical Council - Medical Council Announces New CEO
Medical Council: Just 1% of doctors on the Trainee Specialist Register enrolled in Flexible Training in 2022 – 2023
Multiagency Working Group publishes report and recommendations to address overprescribing of benzodiazepines, z-drugs, and gabapentinoids in Ireland
Medical Council launches public consultation on Rules regarding the establishment of subcommittees of the Preliminary Proceedings Committee, ahead of new legislation
Medical Council publishes position statement on Statutory Regulation of Physician Associates
Position Statement on Statutory Regulation of Physician Associates
Medical Council’s 2023 Annual Report highlights progress in medical regulation to support doctors and patients
Medical Council launches CAREhub to doctors, medical students and members of the public who are engaging with its regulatory processes
Medical Council launches public consultation on its draft 2024 – 2028 Statement of Strategy
President of the Medical Council congratulates students who received CAO offers to study Medicine
Medical Workforce Intelligence Report 2023 spotlights reliance on international doctors and changing demographics of GPs
Medical Council Statement on publication of MPS Survey results
“Healthcare experiences must be safe and free from judgement” - President of Medical Council
Medical Council publishes new Sanctions Guidance
Medical Workforce Intelligence Report 2022 reveals data and insights on women in medicine in Ireland
Medical Council warmly welcomes publication of the NCHD Taskforce Report and Recommendations
New health system research supported by the Medical Council is awarded funding by the Health Research Board
Opening statement of Dr Suzanne Crowe, President of the Medical Council, to the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
Medical Council launches public consultation on new draft Maintenance of Professional Competence Rules and Guidelines
February 2023
Doctors Prepare to Vote in Medical Council Elections
March 2023
More Needs to be done to Support Women in Medicine – 50/50 is not enough
Results of Medical Council Election Announced
April 2023
Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for Committee Membership
June 2023
“All identities are welcome in medicine”: Medical Council President calls upon Irish regulators, public and professional bodies to welcome staff from the LGBTQI+ community.
July 2023
Medical Council appoints Dr Suzanne Crowe as President for a second term and welcomes Dr Mary Davoren as Vice President
August 2023
President of the Medical Council congratulates students who received CAO offers to study medicine
Medical Council launches public consultation questionnaire on the development of its 2024 – 2028 Statement of Strategy
September 2023
New Medical Council research reveals 80% of Irish patients want to be treated as a partner in their healthcare
November 2023
New edition of Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners addresses topics including social media and responsible use of health resources
One in four people have not visited their GP in the past year, Medical Council research reveals
The Medical Council marks International Women’s Day by undertaking to Break the Bias
Ukrainian Doctors in Ireland written to by President of the Medical Council
Medical Council Reduces Annual Retention Fees for Doctors on Maternity Leave
Further concerns highlighted in Medical Council’s Workforce Intelligence Report
Medical Council President writes to all Doctors in Ireland this Christmas
New CEO Appointed to the Medical Council
Medical Council Writes to Doctors over increasing pressures on Health Service
Medical Council Statement on RTÉ Investigates Report
Medical Council Marks International Women’s Day by Acknowledging the Contribution of Women Doctors during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Impact of Telemedicine during COVID-19 in Ireland Reviewed
Medical Council v Dr Gerard Waters High Court March 31st 2021
Impact of COVID-19 and Cyber-Attack directly Impacting Doctor Wellbeing
Medical Council Statement on the Cyber Attack on our Health Service
Views on Doctors’ Professional Conduct and Ethics Sought – Public Consultation Extended
President Encourages Doctors to Avail of Training Opportunities to Better Understand the Identities and Needs of their LGBTI+ Patients
Public Consultation Launched to seek views on Doctors’ Professional Conduct and Ethics
Changes to Access to Training for non-EU Doctors Welcomed - Medical Council
Medical Workforce Planning Vital for Securing the Future of our Health Service
Christmas Message from President of the Medical Council
Medical Council publishes report on experiences of intern doctors and specialist trainees
Doctors Answering Irelands Call as part of National COVID-19 Response - 121 doctors re-join Medical Register
Doctors asked to re-join the Medical Register as part of National COVID-19 Response
Medical Council President Writes to Doctors in relation to COVID-19
Medical Council Statement Relating to COVID-19
Medical Council CEO to step down from role
Resignations from the Medical Council
Medical Council President welcomes new interns facing ‘challenging year’
Interim CEO Appointed to Medical Council
Medical Council launches Public Consultation on Rules for the Fitness to Practise Committee and Subcommittees of the Fitness to Practise Committee
New Vice President Elected to Medical Council
Medical Council launches Annual Report for 2019
President of the Medical Council Congratulates Students who received CAO offer to Study Medicine
Doctors have a Professional and Ethical Duty to follow and promote COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines
Five-fold increase in use of Telemedicine in Ireland since start of Pandemic
Medical Council welcomes amendments to legislation allowing Non-EU qualified doctors access to training programmes
President of Medical Council writes to all Doctors in Ireland as COVID cases rise and new restrictions announced
Medical Council releases new telemedicine guide for doctors
New Medical Council Report calls for action on excessive working hours, resourcing issues, workplace bullying, consultant vacancies, doctor training numbers and greater focus on doctor wellbeing
Medical Council welcomes the inclusion of the Regulated Professions Bill in the Government’s Spring Legislation Programme as Priority Legislation
Medical Council publishes draft five-year Strategy for Public Consultation
President of Medical Council addresses Women in Medicine in Ireland Conference in Cork
Medical Council celebrates the contribution of women to medicine and patient advocacy on International Women's Day
Medical Council Reopens Applications for Specialty Recognition
Medical Council's Workforce Intelligence Report Launched
Medical Council publishes report on intern doctors and specialist trainees
Medical Council launches Annual Report for 2018
Medical Council releases updated Ethical Guide
Medical Council Warns Doctors to Reduce Over-Prescribing of Benzodiazepines
Medical Council Launches Five Year Statement of Strategy
Medical Council Opening Statement to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Medical Council’s Workforce Intelligence Report Launched
Medical Council Publishes the Reports into Inspections of Clinical training sites in the Dublin Midlands Hospital and Children’s Hospital Groups
Irish Medical Education receives US Department of Education Approval
Doctors should never prescribe for themselves their family members or close friends warns Medical Council
Multi-lingual Patient Information Booklet launched by Minister
Medical Council Elections
Medical Council launches Public Consultation on Section 11 Rules for Professional Indemnity
Nominations Close as Doctors Prepare to Vote in Medical Council Elections - Specialist Division
Notice of Election of Registered Medical Practitioners for Appointment to Medical Council
Nominations Close as Doctors Prepare to Vote in Medical Council Elections
Medical Council Elections Underway
Registered Medical Practitioners Invited to Retain Registration on Medical Council Register
Medical Council Launches updated Guidance for Registered Medical Practitioners on Relationships between Doctors and Industry
Opening Statement by Mr Bill Prasifka, CEO Medical Council, and Dr Audrey Dillon, Chairperson of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee and a member of the Medical Council, to the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee, 9am, Thursday, 17th May, 2018
Opening Statement by Dr Anthony Breslin, Vice-President Medical Council and Mr Bill Prasifka, CEO Medical Council to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health, 9am, Wednesday, 2nd May, 2018
2017 Annual Report and Financial Statements Launched
Minister Appoints new Medical Council
Medical Council launches Report of Progress on the Maintenance of Professional Competence
Medical Council elects its first Woman President
Medical Council Publishes the first Reports into Inspections of Clinical training sites in the South/South West and Saolta Hospital Groups
Statement from President of Medical Council in relation to Cervical Check
Medical Council Launches 'invaluable' guide for doctors who are new to medical practice in Ireland
Scally Report should lead to greater patient safety, improved patient outcomes and better patient experiences – Medical Council
Medical Council Opening Statement to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health in relation to Clinical Guidelines in light of the impending introduction of abortion services in Ireland
Medical Council Statement on the Publication of the Scally Report
Medical Council Launch Targeted Consultation on New Ethical Guidelines
22,859 Doctors Now Registered with the Medical Council
Medical Council issues Update to Doctors in relation to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018