Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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1268. To ask the Minister for Health the number of applications received in 2016 by An Bord Altranais for registration as general, paediatric, intellectual disability and psychiatric nurses; the number of each still awaiting a decision on their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1488/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I wish to thank the Deputy for the matter raised.

Given that this is an operational matter, it is appropriate that it should be dealt with by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). I have referred the Deputy's question to the NMBI for attention and direct reply within 10 working days.