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In March, healthcare unions called off planned industrial action after agreement was reached with HSE management at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

Fórsa members back agreement on health staffing

Fórsa members working in HSE and Section 38 hospitals have voted to accept proposals aimed at resolving a dispute over staffing numbers

Business • 01 May

Dr Alan Watts said Ireland is behind its OECD colleagues when it comes to bed capacity

Patients will suffer without increased bed capacity, Dr

One of the country's leading emergency medicine consultants has warned that patients will continue to suffer waiting on trolleys for an acute bed unless the capacity issue in our hospitals is addressed.

Health • 11 Feb

Unions say the delayed publication of a HSE 'pay and numbers' strategy is disrupting health services

Unions criticise delayed publication of HSE strategy

Health unions have said that the delayed publication of a Health Service Executive (HSE) "pay and numbers" strategy is disrupting health services.

Business • 01 May 24

INMO says UHL is the worst affected by overcrowding today (Stock image)

667 patients waiting for hospital bed - INMO

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said there are 667 admitted patients waiting for a bed at hospitals around the country.

Health • 08 Apr 24

INMO said the recruitment freeze cannot continue

INMO brings HSE recruitment freeze to WRC

The Workplace Relations' Commission is due to hold a conciliation conference tomorrow on the Health Service Executive recruitment freeze.

Ireland • 27 Mar 24

The INMO yesterday called for all non-elective procedures to be cancelled amid high overcrowding levels

654 patients waiting for hospital bed, says INMO

There are 654 admitted patients waiting for a bed in hospitals around the country, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, up from 640 yesterday.

Ireland • 24 Jan 24

517 patients were waiting for a bed in hospitals this morning (file image)

2023 worst year on record for overcrowding - INMO

This year is the worst on record for hospital overcrowding after more than 121,526 admitted patients were left waiting for a bed, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Health • 19 Dec 23

INMO described today's figures as 'truly shocking' (File image)

INMO urges action as 747 patients wait for hospital bed

The INMO has called on the Health Service Executive to take urgent action as its figures showed that 747 admitted patients, including 32 children, were waiting for a hospital bed this morning.

Health • 11 Dec 23

INMO said nursing posts remain vacant at the 89-bed hospital

Nurses in work-to-rule at St John's Hospital, Limerick

Nurses at St John's Hospital, Limerick, have begun industrial action in the form of a work-to-rule over what they say are persistent staff shortages at the hospital.

Munster • 23 Nov 23

Congress said the Government had only partially addressed the cost of living difficulties facing low-paid workers and households on low incomes.

Budget contains major pitfalls - ICTU

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) welcomed a number of measures in Budget 2024 but warned of major pitfalls that will make it harder to address the challenges facing the country.

Business • 10 Oct 23

The Fórsa, INMO and SIPTU trade unions will attend the Workplace Relations Commission later this month for talks

Unions to attend WRC talks on community sector pay

The Fórsa, INMO and SIPTU trade unions are to attend the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on 17 April for talks aimed at resolving a dispute over pay in the community and voluntary health and care sector.

Business • 05 Apr 23

TUH said its emergency department is under significant pressure (File: RollingNews.ie)

Tallaght hospital says ED under 'significant pressure'

Tallaght University Hospital is urging people with non-urgent needs not to attend its emergency department.

Dublin • 13 Feb 23

A record 931 admitted patients were waiting for a hospital bed across the country yesterday (stock image)

5,000 more beds needed in hospital system - consultant

Five thousand more beds are needed in the acute hospital system across the country, a hospital consultant has said.

Health • 04 Jan 23

INMO said today's figure matches the record high of 6 January 2020

INMO warns of dangerous overcrowding as 760 on trolleys

There were 760 admitted patients waiting for a hospital bed this morning, the highest number since January 2020, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Ireland • 19 Dec 22

Nurses and midwives will receive €500 a year during years one to three of their studies, to cover the extra costs of meals

Student nurses and midwives to get extra allowances

Student nurses and midwives are to get extra allowances for meals and subsistence, as part of a €9 million package first recommended in a 2021 review report.

Business • 13 Dec 22

In August, the Government reached agreement with unions and staff associations on a set of proposals that would see public sector workers receive a 6.5% pay increase over two years

INMO members vote to accept new public sector pay deal

Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have voted, by a margin of 97%, to accept the new public sector pay deal.

Business • 05 Oct 22

The INMO is the latest public sector union to announce plans for industrial action ballots in the coming weeks.

Nurses to be balloted for industrial action

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is to ballot members in the public sector for industrial action.

Business • 22 Aug 22

INMO says members are 'burnt out both physically and mentally' (stock image)

INMO seeks urgent meeting over hospital overcrowding

The INMO has called for a meeting with the Emergency Department Task Force as a "matter of urgency", as 457 patients are waiting admission to a hospital bed, including 101 patients at University Hospital Limerick.

Ireland • 13 Jun 22

Mater Hospital ED is 'under extreme pressure' (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

INMO seeks task force talks as Mater issues ED warning

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for a meeting of the Emergency Department Task Force to be convened, to discuss current overcrowding and waiting times for patients.

Dublin • 09 Jun 22

Phil Ní Sheaghdha said the ED crisis was worse due to several factors

Overcrowding worse now than any time before: INMO

Hospital overcrowding is probably worse now than at any time before, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Ireland • 04 May 22

Nurses protest outside Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown

Nurses warn conditions 'unsafe' due to staff shortages

Nurses protested outside Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown today over staff shortages which they say are resulting in unsafe working conditions and patient care being compromised.

Business • 11 Oct 21

The INMO warned of an exodus of student nurses after the pandemic

Role of healthcare staff in pandemic to be recognised

The Government is committed to recognising the dedication of healthcare workers during the pandemic, and is considering how best to do that, the Taoiseach has told the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Ireland • 06 May 21

The INMO wants prioritisation of healthcare workers for vaccination to continue

INMO calls for all private hospitals to be nationalised

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for all private hospital capacity to be fully nationalised into the public healthcare system, to deliver additional beds and staffing over the coming weeks.

Coronavirus • 13 Jan 21

The INMO says the HSA is not inspecting the impact Covid is having on those who work in hospitals

HSA urged to examine Covid-19 impact on hospital staff

The General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has expressed concerned that the Health and Safety Authority is not inspecting hospitals in relation to impact of Covid-19 on workers there.

Coronavirus • 17 Aug 20

INMO said the number of health care workers infected with Covid-19 is unacceptably high (file pic)

'Positive' meeting between INMO and Minister for Health

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has described today's meeting with Minister for Health Simon Harris as "positive" and Mr Harris said it was very constructive.

Coronavirus • 02 Jun 20

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