73 per cent of Irish nursing and midwifery interns say they're considering emigrating once qualified.

A survey published by the I-N-M-O at its annual delegate conference also found interns' working conditions and pay were among the reasons they're considering nursing abroad.

This morning, the Health Minister announced the creation of 854 new nursing posts to address staff shortages in hospitals.

However, Director of Professional Services with the INMO, Tony Fitzpatrick, says he's concerned about how these positions will be filled...