Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 24 Feb 2000

Vol. 515 No. 2

Written Answers. - Nursing Staff.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

186 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of State enlisted nurses working in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5752/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The grade of State enrolled nurse, which is a British qualification, is not generally recognised in the Irish Health Service and consequently my Department does not keep records of persons employed as such since they are largely employed in other capacities.