HSE audit raises concerns over vetting of non-EU consultants

The internal audit also found a lack of compliance with mandatory requirements in regards to both English-language proficiency and occupational health clearance.

A significant number of consultants recruited by the HSE from outside the EU may not have undergone Garda vetting or had their fitness to practise properly verified, according to a report.

A HSE internal audit found that governance arrangements for the recruitment of non-EU consultants were "unsatisfactory" and required "urgent" action to address shortcomings.