Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
53. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that an organisation (details supplied) has stated that 10,538 patients, including 273 children, went without a bed in October and has stated that targeted recruitment and retention plans are needed in each hospital and community care area to allow for more nurses and midwives to be recruited at the pace in which they are needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49021/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE is operating in a fiercely competitive global race for talent across all professions in which the mobility of healthcare workers across the globe has become an ever increasing challenge. Resourcing our health services is further compounded by existing deficits across some professions and specialties exiting training and global workforce shortages in health care. This is against a backdrop where there are changing workforce expectations, which requires greater flexibility, agility and creativity.
The HSE is looking towards opportunities to not only attract and recruit talent, but to develop, engage and retain the workforce that will deliver our service’s needs, now and into the future.
The HSE Resourcing Strategy was launched in June 2023 and is an action orientated Strategy aimed to be delivered by the Services and for the Services. It sets out a comprehensive list of Actions which aim to meet the current and future needs of the Organisation.
A core element of the HSE Resourcing Strategy involves enhancing the Organisation’s capacity to develop, retain and engage the workforce that will ensure a sufficient domestic supply of health care staff, maximising self-sufficiency within the Irish state for the resourcing and delivery of publicly funded health services for the future.
