Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016
321. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the degree and training programmes available for those wishing to qualify as palliative care nurses; where such courses are offered and the number of places available, by awarding institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2817/16]
View answerI would like to advise the Deputy that Post-Graduate Diploma Courses in Palliative Care Nursing are offered by the following educational institutions:
- National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG);
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD);
- University College Cork (UCC);
- University College Dublin (UCD);
- University of Limerick (UL).
In addition, TCD, UCD and UL also provide a Master's Course in Palliative Care Nursing. The requirements for such courses are a matter for the individual educational institutions who also determine the number of places offered in association with the clinical service providers.
