Hi,

Not sure of the reason for that reply But I'll reiterate my point from earlier in the post.



The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) is the designated authority acting with the approval of the Minister for Health and Children for the recognition of physiotherapy qualifications in the Republic of Ireland (S.I.139/2008). The Qualification Recognition process is guided by EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Irish Public Health system:

To be considered for employment in the Irish public health system, all prospective employees must be eligible for membership to the ISCP. To be eligible for membership, you need to have your physiotherapy qualifications recognised by the ISCP.

Irish Private Health sector:

To use the title "Chartered Physiotherapist" in the private sector, you will also need to have your physiotherapy qualifications recognised and subsequently be a current member of the ISCP.

Successful recognition of your physiotherapy qualifications by the ISCP grants eligibility for membership to the ISCP





So yes, you can work without recognition of your qualification. BUT, you can't work in the public health care system without recognition of your qualification. Furthermore, you can't work as a "Chartered Physiotherapist" but can work as physiotherapist if someone is willing to pay you and someone else in willing to insure you.

As I say, all is below.