andMr. Timmins asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that there is delay in issuing certificates of registration to nurses who have passed their final examination, causing inconvenience to those wishing to take up employment abroad; and if he will take steps to have this matter rectified.
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I am aware that delay has occurred in issuing these certificates. This was due in the main to staff shortage and pressure of work generally. Appropriate steps have been taken by An Bord Altranais to improve matters, extra staff have been recruited and their administrative arrangements have been reorganised.