Vol. 505 No. 3
143 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will add a representa tive for registered nurse tutors to the nursing education forum in order that their important professional insights can be brought into play in the deliberations of the forum. [13487/99]
The membership of the nursing education forum includes a number of registered nurse tutors. At the request of the Irish Nurses Organisation I extended the terms of reference of the forum in order to require it to consult extensively with nurse tutors who have been involved in the development and delivery of the nursing registration/diploma programmes. The forum has been meeting on a regular basis since its establishment last January. I do not propose to appoint additional members to it.
