Dublin South West TD Se\u00e1n Crowe has called on the Government to address the issue of pay and allowances for Student Nurses and Midwives. Teachta Crowe said that the important role and work of student nurses and midwife trainees had been highlighted time and time again during the COVID Pandemic where they continuously fill gaps and go beyond the training element of their contracts.<\/p>\n
The Sinn F\u00e9in TD said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government\u2019s delay and refusal to put in place a fair pay and allowances system for student nurses and midwives doesn\u2019t stand up to scrutiny and is insulting to these workers. We all know the important role and work of student nurses and midwife trainees during the COVID Pandemic where they continuously fill gaps and go beyond the training element of their contracts. This issue is about fairness and respect and needs to be urgently addressed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to send out a clear message to graduate nurses and midwives that while we understand and seek to maintain the education element of their training, we equally acknowledge the vital work that they have carried out particularly during this Pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cSinn F\u00e9in supports the INMO\u2019s call for fair pay for 4th year graduates and allowances for all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy delivering on this, we will be moving beyond worthless clapping and back slapping. We need to send out a positive and real message to student nurses and midwives that we value the work that they do and we want them to eventually work full time in Irish health care settings.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Minister set up a review which he promised would be completed by the end of December. We need to see real movement on this issue and the Government need to understand this crucial pay issue will not go away.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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