Registration of Nurses

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 October 2014

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Questions (148)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

148. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he has provided written consent to the increase in the nurses' and midwives' retention fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40829/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 does not require written consent of the Minister of Health to increase the nurses' and midwives' retention fee. As previously advised, my Department has no role in setting or approving registration fees by the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI). The NMBI may set fees, determined by the Board, for the annual registration fee.