Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

I thank Deputy Deenihan for raising this matter. I will respond to his comments on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. A nurse from Listowel who has worked in the United States for eight years recently contacted me in Limerick because she wishes to work as a nurse in this country. She qualified as a general nurse in the US and worked in cardiac services in New York. It is unfortunate that her qualification, which was accepted in New York, is not acceptable in Ireland.

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