Dáil debates

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Covid-19 (Health) - Statements

 

5:40 pm

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will revert to the Deputy in writing on the plasma issue. On the enhanced nurse contract, I am pleased that the number of nurses on it now is 4,500 compared with 3,200 last month but I want us to ensure that every nurse who wants that enhanced nurse contract can get it quickly. I have been clear to the HSE in that regard.

Regarding nurses or other staff working in private hospitals, my understanding from the agreement is that they remain employees of that entity. I want to be clear on that. I want to create a universal health service. I want to create the Sláintecare health service but the reality is that we do not own the private hospitals. We have the use of those buildings for a period of time by agreement with the private hospital owners.

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