Existing Registrants

Annual Retention FAQs

All doctors will receive an email notification when they are due to renew their registration for the 2026-2027 period.

The Medical Council facilitates registration through the online doctors portal. If you have forgotten your password, instructions on how to reset your password are available here. 

Frequently Asked Questions have been categorised into the sections below:

  1. What is the annual retention process?
  2. Accessing your online account
  3. Renewing Your Registration
  4. Professional Competence Requirements
  5. Professional Indemnity Requirements
  6. Withdrawing and restoring your name to the register

About Us

The Medical Council regulates medical doctors in Ireland. The Council’s purpose is to protect the public by promoting and better ensuring high standards of professional conduct, education, training, and competence among doctors.