Fears recruitment freeze will hit specialist nursing roles

While some jobs in the disability sector are exempt from the freeze, there is concern these hospital-based roles may face delays. Picture: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Confusion abounds in the disability community about when new specialist nurses for neurological conditions can start work amid the ongoing HSE recruitment freeze.

More than 20 new roles were announced by Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte in October last year. These were welcomed by advocates — particularly the news of the first ever nurses for some rare conditions.