asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that married nurses who have held temporary appointments for many years are being refused permanent appointment by the North-Eastern Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Married Nurse Appointments.
88.
I am not so aware. Married female nurses employed in a temporary capacity, in common with other female nurses employed on a similar basis, are eligible to complete for permanent appointments in the health board service provided that they are eligible under the conditions prescribed for the posts.
Questions Nos. 89 and 90 postponed.