Nurses set to vote on potential strike action in latest blow to HSE
The INMO have said that increased funding for staffing is needed to avoid ‘catastrophe’. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) are set to hold a vote over a potential national ballot on industrial action, in the wake of the HSE’s announcement of the hiring of 854 additional nurses. In the newly-announced scheme, €25 million […]
3 years ago
Nurses lament removal of facemasks in healthcare settings
The decision has been described as “absolutely the wrong move right now”. As of today, facemasks will no longer be required to be worn in healthcare settings in Ireland. The measure, which was introduced in early 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, made masks mandatory in all healthcare settings to help stop the spread […]
3 years ago
Measures to address “chronic hospital overcrowding” must be core part of upcoming Budget, says INMO
The union said that around 2,700 patients have been without a bed in Irish hospitals since Monday. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has called for measures addressing “chronic” overcrowding in Irish hospitals to be a core part of Budget 2023. The union issued a statement on Saturday (17 September) to mark World Patient […]
3 years ago
Micheál Martin rules out return to mask mandates despite calls from medical professionals
“Suggesting that if we just brought in masks or something, that we could change all that, just doesn’t cut it.” Micheál Martin has ruled out any return to mask mandates or working from home guidelines from Government, despite calls from medical professionals to do so. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Irish […]
4 years ago
Public health measures “urgently” required to combat rising Covid levels, say “overwhelmed” hospital staff
Over 10,000 patients have been without a bed since the mask mandate was lifted in February. Doctors and nurses nationwide are calling for the Government to reintroduce mask wearing and working from home to curb the spread of Covid and ease pressure on hospitals. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Irish Association […]
4 years ago
Irish employers urged to consider reintroducing mask wearing and working from home
The recommendation comes following an increase in Covid cases nationwide. Irish employers are being asked to consider carrying out a Covid risk assessment to identify where mask wearing and working from home could benefit workers. The recommendation comes from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland (CIPD), a professional body for HR and people […]
4 years ago