Nursing Staff Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Questions (378)

Derek Nolan

Question:

378. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce return-to-nursing-practice courses in County Galway, in order to assist nurses who wish to re-enter the workforce, after five or more years away from their profession; his further plans to assist nurses seeking to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6920/15]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I wish to thank the Deputy for the question raised.

As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply within 15 days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.