Eight doctors struck off medical register last year

Eight doctors were struck off the medical register last year — the same as the total number removed over the previous three years, it has emerged.

The Medical Council 2011 report shows six doctors had conditions imposed following a fitness to practise inquiry. A further 15 were either advised, admonished or censured.

Health Minister Dr James Reilly, who launched the report yesterday, said it was due to greater surveillance and earlier intervention by the council that more doctors were struck off the register last year.