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'Step up to the plate and do the right thing': Bill on student nurses' pay due before Seanad

The government is expected to pass the bill in order to send it “into the ether”.

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Feb 19th 2021, 6:30 AM

Government accused of 'playing games' over plan to send bill on student nurse pay 'into the ether'

Cabinet is of the view that student nurses are being educated and not working while on placement.

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Feb 17th 2021, 2:48 PM