Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 444: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reintroduce the return to nursing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28156/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Nurses/Midwives Returning to Practice initiative was introduced in 2000 to encourage nurses and midwives to return to practice. Financial support for the Nurses/Midwives Returning to Practice initiative is provided by the HSE. The Department of Health/ Health Service Executive is currently reviewing the continued running of the programme, taking into account the moratorium on recruitment in the Public Service and the impact this is having on the recruitment of graduates from this course.