Explanatory note

This Order is made under section 4 of the Medical Act 1978. Following termination on 30th April 1979 of Part I (medical practitioners) of an Agreement of 1927 made between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland providing for reciprocal recognition of qualifications, Article 2 makes consequential repeals or modifications of legislation concerning doctors and dentists; Article 3 preserves related rights to registration as medical practitioners in the United Kingdom of persons who now have, or before 30th April 1985 acquire, medical qualifications of the Republic of Ireland, and Article 4 enables Irish members of the General Medical Council to continue in office.