Concern as doctors with incomplete training are filling consultant rolesAudit reveals over 100 staff members still not registered to the legal standardDavid Cullinane said there must be a robust process in place. Photo: PAMaeve Sheehan Today at 06:30An internal audit has found the HSE has “unsatisfactory” oversight of the appointment of doctors to consultant roles, exposing patients and the health service to risk.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2026 08:32 UTC