Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Ceisteanna (408)

James Browne

Ceist:

408. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 13 January 2018, the number of the 1,096 nurses and midwives that requested CCPS verification from the NMBI in 2017 who are mental health staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9426/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the NMBI. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NMBI for attention and direct reply within 10 working days.