Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a big focus on trying to recruit more nurses into the system. They are being offered full-time contracts and other incentives to stay in Ireland and work in the health system. However, it is important to acknowledge that nurses work in many tough environments in the health system. The emergency departments in many hospitals are particularly pressurised. It is not easy for nurses or doctors. That is why we are trying to change things-----

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