Arthur Spring (Kerry North-West Limerick, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the retaining of the programme of general nursing in Tralee Institute of Technology, County Kerry, in view of the integral role the course plays in the IT in attracting students and as a precursor to the masters in science in nursing offered at the IT. [3472/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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A review group has been established by the Minister for Health to examine the content and structure of the current nursing and midwifery degree programmes including the points of entry, clinical placement requirements and governance arrangements having regard to overall workforce planning needs and new patterns of service delivery within the health system. Following completion of the review my Department and the HEA will in consultation with the higher education institutions consider the findings and any implications in relation to the organisation and delivery of nursing and midwifery degree programmes within the higher education system. This will take into account the broader education policy considerations involved including the future levels demand for such programmes nationally and internationally.