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Irish Examiner view: Is nursing post funding just a sticking plaster?

Irish Examiner view: Is nursing post funding just a sticking plaster? — Recruiters are seeking out Irish nurses to fill posts abroad.

Fri, 05 May, 2023 - 02:00

It is universally acknowledged that the frontline staff of our health services deserve more support in their work, which is often carried out in truly testing conditions.

Thursday's announcement from Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, of a €25m allocation in funding for 854 additional nursing posts in HSE hospitals, could hardly be more welcome. Or more timely.

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