Mr. Birney questions the Minister for Health regarding the feasibility of employing 400 nurses over four years, given a Department of Health executive's concerns. The Minister acknowledges the nursing shortage and commits to striving for a first-class health system.

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23 October 2001
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NURSES, EMPLOYMENT 461. Mr BIRNEY to the Minister for Health: Does the minister agree with the recent comments made by an executive general manager of the Department of Health that the Government’s commitment to employ a further 400 nurses over four years is unrealistic? Mr KUCERA

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I have already acknowledged that there is a shortage of nurses worldwide. Whether it is realistic or unrealistic, we will strive towards making sure that we have the nurses for a first-class health system in the State.
NURSES, EMPLOYMENT
Does the minister agree with the recent comments made by an executive general manager of the Department of Health that the Government’s commitment to employ a further 400 nurses over four years is unrealistic? Mr KUCERA replied: I have already acknowledged that there is a shortage of nurses worldwide. Whether it is realistic or unrealistic, we will strive towards making sure that we have the nurses for a first-class health system in the State.
Mr KUCERA replied: I have already acknowledged that there is a shortage of nurses worldwide. Whether it is realistic or unrealistic, we will strive towards making sure that we have the nurses for a first-class health system in the State.
I have already acknowledged that there is a shortage of nurses worldwide. Whether it is realistic or unrealistic, we will strive towards making sure that we have the nurses for a first-class health system in the State.

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