Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We will open a portal to allow individuals who are abroad see where there are opportunities emerging in Ireland. There is strong growth in ICT, financial services, bio-pharma and other sectors. The food sector is doing extraordinarily well and the Kerry Group recently filled 900 posts in its research centre. There are thriving and strong areas and opportunities and there are signs there is the beginning of a return flow of emigrants to Ireland. Net emigration is down to one third of what it was at its peak, so we are making headway.

In respect of nurses and doctors, these positions are not in my direct area. However, the Minister for Health has stated there are 3,000 additional people at work in our hospitals compared to a year ago. Therefore, there are opportunities opening for doctors and nurses in the health system. As we continue to see jobs recovery in the wider economy, this will allow us fund improved services in health areas that offer opportunities in those fields.

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