Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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190. To ask the Minister for Health the options available to alleviate an emergency staffing situation at a care centre (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20420/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy’s question relates to a private nursing home. Neither my Department nor the HSE has a function in relation to staff employed in the private sector. 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.