Just three nurses return to Ireland as part of HSE relocation scheme in 2018 so far

There are now calls to increase the basic salary as well to ensure that they will come home and stay home.

Only three nurses have returned to Ireland so far this year as part of the HSE relocation scheme.

Under the HSE's Bring Them Home campaign Irish nurses abroad can avail of a grant of €1,500 if they return and another €1,500 if they stay for two years.