CPD Recognition is granted by the ICGP where the activity is deemed relevant to the scope of General practice, is organized specifically for the purpose of External CPD, takes place in Ireland, meets the ICGP CPD Recognition guidelines and meets relevant quality and educational standards. Many meetings granted CPD Recognition are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, however only the educational component of these meetings will be recognized, therefore breaks, dinners, registration time and opening/closing speeches will not receive recognition.