Ivan Yates
Question:177 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the present position regarding job sharing in the nursing profession; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some nurses, at the end of the three year pilot period, are being advised that job sharing for nurses is no longer available in some hospitals; if he will ensure that those wishing to continue on job sharing programmes will be allowed to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.