Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017
316. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the way an organisation (details supplied) is monitoring and documenting adherence to regulation by midwife registrants; and the penalties for midwife registrants if they do not comply with ensuring their continuing professional development. [51485/17]
View answerI would like to advise the Deputy that Part 11 of the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011 has not yet been commenced. In that regard, you may wish to note that this matter is under active consideration.
The Deputy may wish to note that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) have advised that the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics 2014 provides that all nurses and midwives must keep their knowledge and skills up to date by taking part in relevant continuing professional development. Non-compliance with the Code is one of the grounds for complaint under section 55(1) of the Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011.
Part 11 of the 2011 Act provides that there is a duty on registered nurses and midwives to maintain professional competence and they may be required to demonstrate this competence to the satisfaction of the Board. In order for registered nurses and midwives to demonstrate competence to the Board a professional competence scheme is currently being developed by the NMBI pursuant to section 89 (1) of the Act.
