Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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368. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to expedite emergency visas for nurses and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20018/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The processing of visas for nurses is a matter for the Department of Justice. Before a visa application can be submitted it is necessary for a person to obtain an employment permit. The issuance of employment permits is a matter for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Where necessary, arrangements are in place to expedite the processing of employment permits and visas.

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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369. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the long delays with An Bord Altranais to clear PIN numbers for nurse registration and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20019/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Registration of nurses and midwives is the responsibility of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). I have forwarded your request to the NMBI for direct reply.