The Health Minister Wicklow TD Simon Harris has confirmed that all 4000 student nurses and midwives will be offered a contract as a Healthcare Assistant and will be paid accordingly.
This will allow students to complete their placement in a HCA role and continue to complete their course.
A Healthcare Assistant earns 28 thousand euro a year.
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