International doctors in Ireland are facing difficulties with the visa process for family reunification, leaving them isolated from loved ones. Physicians from outside the EU are waiting up to a year for visa applications to be processed, with a high rate of refusals. The reasons for refusal are often minor or unrelated to the applicant. The problem is exacerbated by the housing crisis and delays in processing applications. Some doctors are even forced to leave the country due to these issues. Calls have been made for the Department of Justice to address the situation and improve the visa processing system.
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International doctors leaving Ireland due to inability to live with families here
