Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On that review group, when does the Minister of State expect it to report and when will its recommendations be implemented? I ask this because I can see on the ground that this is an issue now. Nursing home proprietors are contacting me regarding this issue. They have managed to get some people, but the delay in trying to process applications is what is in question here. I welcome the addition of occupational therapists and physiotherapists to the critical skills list. The important aspect, however, is to ensure people get critical skills permits in a timely fashion after they get work permits. Perhaps the two processes should happen together.

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