Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
1147. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the progress on the long-term review examining the existing clinical placement allowances payable to student nurses and midwives on supernumerary clinical placement that was conducted by a person (details supplied); the timeline for the implementation of the review’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41868/21]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, I directed that a longer-term independent review of student nurse and midwife clinical placement allowances take place. The review was conducted by Mr Sean McHugh and while the HSE cyberattack delayed its progress, Mr McHugh submitted his report for my consideration on the 6th of August. The DoH is currently reviewing the report and Mr. McHugh’s recommendations. When this review is completed, the Department will then confirm its approach to this matter, including questions over implementation and publication.
