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HSE recruitment freeze placing nurses in 'high-risk scenarios', say INMO
HSE recruitment freeze placing nurses in 'high-risk scenarios', say INMO
According to new HSE figures, emergency department attendances across Irish hospitals during the first nine weeks of this year were up 13% on the same period in 2023

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Lansdowne House Workplace Relations Commission
Unions threaten strike if deal on public service wage structure not in place by end of year
The current Building Momentum pay deal is due to expire within days

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

'Entirely predictable': 2023 the worst year on record for hospital overcrowding
'Entirely predictable': 2023 the worst year on record for hospital overcrowding
University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded hospital this year with 21,141 patients admitted to hospital without a bed

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

stretcher
Almost 750 patients on trolleys, including 32 children, in 'truly shocking' figures from INMO
Cork hospitals were also badly affected with 48 without a bed in Cork University Hospital and 15 at the Mercy hospital among 747 nationally

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

File Photo A RECRUITMENT FREEZE on nurses and midwives has been lifted by the HSE, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation ha
Munster hospitals among worst affected for patients on trolleys
The INMO has called for elective operations to be reduced to make room for the rising number of emergency patients

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Fears over HSE plans for speedy discharge of older patients from hospitals to nursing homes
Fears over HSE plans for speedy discharge of older patients from hospitals to nursing homes
The Irish Association of Social Workers says hospital overcrowding would be better addressed by fixing systemic problems

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Over 100,000 patients have waited on trolleys so far in 2023
Over 100,000 patients have waited on trolleys so far in 2023
University Hospital Limerick (UHL) was the most over-crowded hospital nationwide, with 17,668 patients waiting for beds

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Irish Budget 2024
Donnelly defends his health budget amid heavy criticism 
plans are constrained by rises in patient numbers linked to post-pandemic effects, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said 

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Brexit
Tánaiste blasts HSE, saying slow referrals 'put children at risk'
Micheál Martin also defends Disabilities Minister Anne Rabbitte who walked out of a meeting with HSE chiefs last week

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

stretcher
INMO urge HSE to provide 'workable' solutions for overcrowding
More than 5,200 patients have been left without beds in Irish hospitals so far in September, including 100 children

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023

Gloster orders HSE to slash spend on management consultants by €40m
Gloster orders HSE to slash spend on management consultants by €40m
The INMO said: “We want the HSE’s over-reliance on external management consultancy agencies to cease.” 

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

UHL overcrowding in May almost 60% higher than January as Gloster meets campaigners
UHL overcrowding in May almost 60% higher than January as Gloster meets campaigners
INMO Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said: "This type of overcrowding at the beginning of summer must be immediately addressed to prevent an even more chaotic winter.

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

File Photo A RECRUITMENT FREEZE on nurses and midwives has been lifted by the HSE, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation ha
Almost 850 nurses and midwives assaulted since start of this year
INMO general secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha described the figures as 'completely unacceptable', saying no other profession sees this level of abuse levelled at them

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Stephen Donnelly demands 'seven-day' health services following staffing crisis move
Stephen Donnelly demands 'seven-day' health services following staffing crisis move
Minister's comments follow decision by HSE chief Bernard Gloster to ask staff to volunteer for extra work this bank holiday weekend to avoid a 'dreadful position' in busy hospitals

Sat, 27 May, 2023

Key staff at Cork University Hospital told not to cooperate with PWC consultants
Key staff at Cork University Hospital told not to cooperate with PWC consultants
Fórsa trade union has written to its members in the hospital advising them cease interacting with these consultants and not to attend or participate in meetings with them.

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Berlin UKB Hospital Is Among Germany's Most Modern
Nurses threaten industrial action over staffing levels 
Nurses said that in some hospitals, staffing numbers have changed little in 30 years

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Almost three-quarters of nurses and midwives considering emigration after qualifying 
Almost three-quarters of nurses and midwives considering emigration after qualifying 
The survey noted that the lack of adequate breaks, pressure, exhaustion, and a lack of safe staff-to-patient ratios were significant factors that led to interns considering leaving Ireland 

Thu, 04 May, 2023

90% of nurses and midwives burnt out as 712 patients on trolleys
90% of nurses and midwives burnt out as 712 patients on trolleys
The troubling findings of the survey come as 712 patients are waiting on trolleys around the country, 25 of whom are children

Wed, 03 May, 2023

'Crying in work' the norm for healthcare workers, Labour Party conference hears
'Crying in work' the norm for healthcare workers, Labour Party conference hears
Trolley crises are now a summer problem in Ireland as well as winter, while crying in work and “pit in the stomach” feelings are the new norm for healthcare workers, the Labour Party conference has heard.

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

More than 600 patients awaiting beds in Irish hospitals
More than 600 patients awaiting beds in Irish hospitals
University Hospital Limerick has 90 patients waiting for admission — the highest number recorded in any hospital in the country.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

'Significant shortage' of medical and nursing staff at University Hospital Kerry
'Significant shortage' of medical and nursing staff at University Hospital Kerry
The INMO has said the HSE and Department of Health must "heed warnings" on insufficient nurse and midwife staffing

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Nurses may strike over unsafe staffing levels
Nurses may strike over unsafe staffing levels
Sod turned on new private hospital in Limerick as HSE explores buying Barrington's

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

Racist abuse of healthcare workers a 'new low'
Racist abuse of healthcare workers a 'new low'
The INMO's Phil Ní Sheaghdha has received several complaints from foreign national members who have been subjected to ongoing verbal attacks of a racist nature by protesters in recent weeks.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Serious, overworked, very sad male health care worker
Hundreds of cases of physical, sexual, and verbal abuse of nurses investigated
INMO and Siptu will tell Oireachtas committee today staff are suffering as tempers boil over in the wake of hospital overcrowding

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

Man to appear in court today over fatal assault in Cork hospital
Man to appear in court today over fatal assault in Cork hospital
A man aged in his 30s will appear before Cork District Court this morning in connection with the fatal assault of a patient at the Mercy University Hospital in Cork. The man, 32, remained in Garda custody last night.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

INMO calls for security review of all hospitals after killing of elderly man in Cork
INMO calls for security review of all hospitals after killing of elderly man in Cork
A 32-year-old man from Churchfield in Cork city remains in custody at Bridewell Garda Station

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

Thousands gather in Limerick for protest against hospital overcrowding
Thousands gather in Limerick for protest against hospital overcrowding
Rallies highlighting hospital overcrowding are taking place in Limerick, Cork, Tralee, Galway, and other centres nationwide today

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023

Healthcare in Ireland
Minister warns of further A&E pressure amid worst crowding since INMO records began 
UHL is again the hospital worst hit by overcrowding, while the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation leader stressed that the 'inhumane and often unsafe conditions' in our hospitals is a national problem

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Waterford hospital without patients on trolleys since March 2020
Waterford hospital without patients on trolleys since March 2020
There were 760 people on trolleys in Irish hospitals yesterday, the highest since January 2020, and the second highest since records began

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Total of 760 patients waiting on trolleys, with Limerick and Cork worst hit
Total of 760 patients waiting on trolleys, with Limerick and Cork worst hit
Only the second time on record the numbers have been this high, INMO said

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

November worst on record for hospital overcrowding with 563 children on trolleys
November worst on record for hospital overcrowding with 563 children on trolleys
Up to 40 sick children a day forced to wait for a bad

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
No sign of improvements in hospitals as over 100,000 go without a bed this year
It has also emerged that 232 of the promised 1,156 extra winter beds have not yet been opened in hospitals across the country

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Record 100,000 people on trolleys in 2022 so far with Limerick and Cork worst hit
Record 100,000 people on trolleys in 2022 so far with Limerick and Cork worst hit
Some 100,195 patients have been on trolleys this year, according to Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation analysis released on Tuesday. More than 1,903 children have been on trolleys

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Irish hospitals break this year's overcrowding record with 669 people on trolleys
Irish hospitals break this year's overcrowding record with 669 people on trolleys
Of the 669 people without a bed today, 28 were children.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Record overcrowding at Cork University Hospital where 88 patients wait for beds
Record overcrowding at Cork University Hospital where 88 patients wait for beds
It comes as 529 patients are waiting for beds today in Ireland's hospitals

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Hospital surgery corridor
Medic warns winter will be 'hell on earth' for patients and hospital staff 
If projections for hospital and ICU admissions are correct, Dr Fergal Hickey, president of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine, said winter would be an 'Armageddon' type situation

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

Concern over potential 'perfect storm' hitting hospitals this winter as 20 children await beds
Concern over potential 'perfect storm' hitting hospitals this winter as 20 children await beds
It is now 16 years since former health minister Mary Harney called the trolley situation in Irish hospitals “a national emergency”

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

File Photo A RECRUITMENT FREEZE on nurses and midwives has been lifted by the HSE, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation ha
INMO warns of a 'bleak winter ahead' as 10,000 patients spent time on trolleys during August
But Phil Ní Sheaghdha also cites improvements at University Hospital Limerick which, she says, show the problem can be tackled

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

FILE PHOTO The INMO has announced that today is the worst-ever day for trolley overcrowding since records began, as INMO General
INMO calls for more hospital security as five nurses a day are attacked in June
Figures in the HSE's National Incident Management Scheme shows that in 2020 4,166 nurses and midwives reported some type of assault

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

Nurse looking down
Nurses face assaults and verbal aggression at work every day
More than five nurses were physically, verbally, or sexually assaulted for each day in the month of June

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Jun 10, 2020
HSE chief: Masks could be made mandatory again as Covid cases surge
Paul Reid told the Irish Examiner the measure could return as hospitalisations have risen threefold in three weeks

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Hospital stock
Life in A&E: Elderly people becoming delirious and patients collapsing on the floor
An emergency nurse, who has been in the role for 14 years, said this winter is the worst she has seen

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

CC CONNOLLY HOSPITAL PROTEST
Call to scale down all non-emergency care as medical staff 'exhausted' amid Covid surge
INMO's Phil Ní Shéaghdha says State must step up and gain hospital capacity from the private sector  

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

'Already creaking' Munster hospitals at breaking point as stressed medics seek help
'Already creaking' Munster hospitals at breaking point as stressed medics seek help
A support service for health professionals says some medics are "just broken, they just can’t go on" with some having "suicidal thoughts".

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

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