asked the Minister for Health whether he is aware that a number of male nurses in Portrane Mental Hospital desire to have the Mental Treatment Act, 1945, amended in a manner which will enable them to have the benefit of the superannuation scheme, and, if so, if he will introduce the necessary amending legislation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mental Nurses' Superannuation.
This matter is being considered in connection with proposals for legislation to amend the Mental Treatment Act, 1945. I cannot indicate at present when I may be in a position to introduce these proposals.