Health service ‘bleeding expertise’ as nearly 7,000 Irish medics register in AustraliaNumber of healthcare workers moving down under has risen by 86pc in six yearsDr Elizabeth ConcannonAisling Moloney Today at 06:30Nearly 7,000 Irish medical professionals are now registered to work in Australia, sparking concerns about the impact on the Irish health service as the number seeking a better working life down under has risen by 86pc in six years.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2026 14:30 UTC