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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Questions (1319)

Matt Carthy

Question:

1319. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress he has made in order to ensure that student nurses receiving payment while on placement are entitled to sick leave in the event that they must self-isolate during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33111/20]

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While on rostered work placement, 4th year student nurses and midwives are paid at the approved rate as detailed on the HSE salary scale of €22,229 (annualised - psychiatric nursing specialism) and €21,749 (annualised - all other nursing specialisms). This rate of pay has been determined by HSE circular 005/2016 and is updated in accordance with consolidated pay scales issued on 1st October 2020.

I can confirm that these 4th year students have the same entitlements to sick leave as other members of staff.

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