Government signs off on €12m support package for student nurses and midwives

News of the additional supports comes two days after student nurses and midwives from across the country protested outside the Dáil calling for improved pay and allowances. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Government has signed off on a package of additional supports for student nurses and midwives, which includes the extension until March of the €100 per week payment for work placements during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed the proposals, which are estimated to be worth €12m in total, were agreed at Cabinet on Thursday afternoon.