Pat Rabbitte
Question:14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health the reason some health boards are not willing to facilitate transfers between nurses, especially in cases where the appropriate local management are agreeable to receive the transferring nurse; the reason there should be inconsistency between health boards on this matter having regard to the requirement that all candidates for appointment to a permanent position with a health board must undergo a public competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter.