Organisation: National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery

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Health spending rise negligible, warns Harney

SPENDING on health will only increase by a small amount in the budget, Health Minister Mary Harney warned yesterday.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2008

Bad medicine: Profession’s image needs nursing back to good health

Florence Nightingale’s undeviating determination to put her own stamp on nursing, nonetheless, succeeded, not just because of her capacity to use vitriol, charm and manipulation in equal measure, but because she understood the importance of communication.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007

Harney says new site for children’s hospital best option

BUILDING the country’s specialist national children’s hospital on a new site rather than on the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin appeared to be the best option, Tánaiste and Health Minister Mary Harney said yesterday.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

Action would disrupt care of elderly people in homes

PUBLIC health nurses have warned they are prepared to operate a work-to-rule from the New Year unless the dispute over their current status is resolved.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2002