Terence Flanagan
Ceist:452. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recruitment of nurses at the Mater Hospital in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36191/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 October 2015
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With a recovering economy, the Health Service Executive is now in a position to offer a wide range of career opportunities for nurses and midwives. There are many initiatives currently underway to improve nursing staff levels throughout the country. These include the retention of 2015 degree programme graduates, offering full time permanent contracts, and an international recruitment campaign. In addition the conversion of agency usage to permanent staffing in line with agreed processes is a key objective of the National Service Plan 2015.
With regard specifically to nursing posts in the Mater Hospital, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on the matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.