Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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352. To ask the Minister for Health if he will issue a final response to a query that was sent to his office in July 2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32883/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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At the outset, I would like to apologise for the delay in replying to your representation. It was necessary to seek input from the HSE in relation to the response. I have replied to you in relation to your representations. For your information, the content of the letter is outlined below with the exception of personal information.

I have made enquires in the Health Service Executive (HSE) Nursing Midwifery Planning and Development Unit (NMPDU) and have been advised that they are not aware of an application from the person you are enquiring on behalf of. The NMPDU are aware that University College Cork (UCC) advertised its post graduate programmes for nurses and midwives in early January 2016 and had a closing date for receipt of applications on 10th June with programmes commencing in September 2016. A communication from the NMPDU was sent to all services on 5th February outlining their funding processes and the NMPDU extended its deadline date for receipt of applications for a number of weeks to facilitate services.

All funding applications to the NMPDU must be discussed with and supported by the applicant’s line manger in order to support service needs.  The NMPDU have advised should the person you are enquiring on behalf of wish to apply for funding in the coming year and the application is supported by management in CUMH the NMPDU will be happy to consider same.