Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1317. To ask the Minister for Health the number of community registered nurses that have yet to have their salary increased in line with the agreement reached following the 2019 industrial dispute by region; the reason for the delay in this regard; when all community registered nurses will be moved to the new pay scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33109/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1319. To ask the Minister for Health the progress he has made in order to ensure that student nurses receiving payment while on placement are entitled to sick leave in the event that they must self-isolate during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33111/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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While on rostered work placement, 4^thyear student nurses and midwives are paid at the approved rate as detailed on the HSE salary scale of €22,229 (annualised - psychiatric nursing specialism) and €21,749 (annualised - all other nursing specialisms). This rate of pay has been determined by HSE circular 005/2016 and is updated in accordance with consolidated pay scales issued on 1^stOctober 2020.

I can confirm that these 4^thyear students have the same entitlements to sick leave as other members of staff.