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# midwives - Friday 28 June, 2019

Nearly 300 health workers have been assaulted in Irish hospitals so far this year Hospital Attacks

Nearly 300 health workers have been assaulted in Irish hospitals so far this year

Jun 28th 2019, 12:05 AM 10,368 Views 38 Comments

Of the 279 assaults, 249 were on nurses and midwives.

# midwives - Thursday 2 May, 2019

Nurses and midwives vote to accept deal to end industrial dispute Nurses Strike

Nurses and midwives vote to accept deal to end industrial dispute

May 2nd 2019, 4:19 PM 13,821 Views 33 Comments

Members of the INMO voted 62% in favour of accepting the proposals.

# midwives - Saturday 9 February, 2019

'This campaign has to succeed, it is our time': Tens of thousands march in support of nurses and midwives Strike This post contains videos

'This campaign has to succeed, it is our time': Tens of thousands march in support of nurses and midwives

Updated Feb 9th 2019, 5:24 PM 70,864 Views 218 Comments

About 37,000 INMO members are engaging in strike action over pay and staffing levels.

Nurses, midwives and their supporters to march across Dublin today Strike

Nurses, midwives and their supporters to march across Dublin today

Feb 9th 2019, 6:01 AM 40,141 Views 46 Comments

The strike is set to enter its third week as supporters gather at the Garden of Remembrance this afternoon.

# midwives - Thursday 7 February, 2019

Day three of nurses' strike: INMO denies that pay increases would lead to public sector 'free-for-all' Industrial Unrest

Day three of nurses' strike: INMO denies that pay increases would lead to public sector 'free-for-all'

Feb 7th 2019, 10:23 AM 15,325 Views 77 Comments

Three more strikes are due to take place next Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

# midwives - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

'We're just run off our feet': Nearly 40,000 nurses and midwives begin second day of strike action Nurses Strike

'We're just run off our feet': Nearly 40,000 nurses and midwives begin second day of strike action

Feb 5th 2019, 10:46 AM 23,457 Views 142 Comments

Meanwhile, the HSE has said that 50,000 patients will be affected this week.

# midwives - Tuesday 29 January, 2019

'In one day I might care for a very ill woman and help resuscitate a baby - and there's no respect' Opinion

'In one day I might care for a very ill woman and help resuscitate a baby - and there's no respect'

Jan 29th 2019, 9:30 PM 19,110 Views 20 Comments

Midwives didn’t pick the job for the money, but they want their skills to get the same recognition as other healthcare professionals, Maeve Gaynor writes.

# midwives - Thursday 17 January, 2019

Donohoe thanks nurses for 'immense contribution' but says paying them more could lead to others seeking rises Strike

Donohoe thanks nurses for 'immense contribution' but says paying them more could lead to others seeking rises

Jan 17th 2019, 8:08 AM 22,829 Views 105 Comments

Nurses are set to go on strike this month and next in a dispute over pay and conditions.

# midwives - Saturday 12 January, 2019

Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives going on strike? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives going on strike?

Jan 12th 2019, 9:45 AM 65,387 Views 179 Comments

They often have to work in very difficult circumstances.

# midwives - Wednesday 9 January, 2019

'Now I can see that there will be nobody nursing me unless we start paying a salary for the job we do' Nurses Strike

'Now I can see that there will be nobody nursing me unless we start paying a salary for the job we do'

Jan 9th 2019, 12:05 AM 26,522 Views 98 Comments

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have announced a 24-hour strike for 30 January.

# midwives - Tuesday 8 January, 2019

Nurses and midwives are to go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 30 January Strike

Nurses and midwives are to go on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 30 January

Jan 8th 2019, 3:52 PM 55,752 Views 125 Comments

Further strike days will follow in February if the dispute goes unresolved, the INMO says.

'We've been brought to this': Nurses and midwives to announce strike action dates INMO

'We've been brought to this': Nurses and midwives to announce strike action dates

Jan 8th 2019, 6:01 AM 23,236 Views 70 Comments

“The last thing the health service needs is a strike,” Health Minister Simon Harris said yesterday.

# midwives - Tuesday 25 December, 2018

'No one would choose to work on Christmas Day, but we're all in it together' Doctors And Nurses This post contains videos

'No one would choose to work on Christmas Day, but we're all in it together'

Dec 25th 2018, 10:30 AM 21,008 Views 30 Comments

Doctors, nurses, midwives and others will be working across the country today and throughout the week.

# midwives - Wednesday 19 December, 2018

Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives in their vote for all-out strike action? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives in their vote for all-out strike action?

Dec 19th 2018, 8:34 AM 56,530 Views 113 Comments

The INMO is set to announce dates for the 24-hour stoppages in the new year.

# midwives - Tuesday 18 December, 2018

95% of nurses and midwives vote in favour of all-out strike action Industrial Action

95% of nurses and midwives vote in favour of all-out strike action

Dec 18th 2018, 12:04 PM 17,586 Views 42 Comments

The INMO said today that 95% of of its members had voted in favour of strike action.

# midwives - Tuesday 6 November, 2018

Nurses and midwives to vote on all-out strike action Strike

Nurses and midwives to vote on all-out strike action

Nov 6th 2018, 3:15 PM 14,814 Views 69 Comments

If the ballot is passed, they will start with a 24-hour work stoppage and escalate their action the following week.

# midwives - Saturday 27 October, 2018

Agency nurses 'paid over €10,000 more a year than public staff' Equal Pay For Equal Work

Agency nurses 'paid over €10,000 more a year than public staff'

Oct 27th 2018, 2:56 PM 13,142 Views 42 Comments

The INMO said “the public sector simply isn’t offering the going rate for the job”.

# midwives - Tuesday 4 September, 2018

Ireland's pay rates are not pushing more nurses, midwives and doctors to work abroad - report Healthcare

Ireland's pay rates are not pushing more nurses, midwives and doctors to work abroad - report

Sep 4th 2018, 6:08 PM 26,218 Views 75 Comments

The report said that there were issues around recruiting consultants with certain specialities in specific areas.

# midwives - Sunday 6 May, 2018

'There's a relentless focus on us in the media': Why it's so hard to retain midwives Staff Morale

'There's a relentless focus on us in the media': Why it's so hard to retain midwives

May 6th 2018, 4:00 PM 11,853 Views No Comments

At a recent conference, representatives from the maternity sector spoke about how negative media coverage affects morale.

# midwives - Friday 5 May, 2017

Simon Harris commits to giving graduating Irish student nurses full-time contracts Full Time Whistle

Simon Harris commits to giving graduating Irish student nurses full-time contracts

May 5th 2017, 6:25 PM 9,808 Views 35 Comments

Staffing and retention are two key issues that nearly led to industrial action in the nursing sector earlier this year.

# midwives - Friday 7 April, 2017

Crisis averted? 1,200 nurses and midwives to be hired by end of year Stable Condition

Crisis averted? 1,200 nurses and midwives to be hired by end of year

Apr 7th 2017, 10:59 PM 17,523 Views 45 Comments

Health Minister Simon Harris has said that the measures offer nurses and midwives “enhanced opportunities to advance their careers”.

# midwives - Wednesday 28 December, 2016

Irish nurses home for Christmas encouraged to attend HSE recruitment days Vacancies

Irish nurses home for Christmas encouraged to attend HSE recruitment days

Dec 28th 2016, 6:15 AM 7,816 Views 17 Comments

Industrial action is looming in the new year as nurses claim they are understaffed and overworked.

# midwives - Tuesday 29 November, 2016

'Disillusioned and concerned': Midwives to start industrial action over staff shortages Call The Midwife

'Disillusioned and concerned': Midwives to start industrial action over staff shortages

Nov 29th 2016, 5:32 PM 8,162 Views 11 Comments

They have voted in favour of action up to and including the complete withdrawal of labour.

# midwives - Friday 4 November, 2016

More unions line up to question Lansdowne Road as all-out industrial strife looms Trouble And Strike

More unions line up to question Lansdowne Road as all-out industrial strife looms

Nov 4th 2016, 6:02 PM 38,803 Views 201 Comments

Bodies representing thousands of workers are calling for talks following the offer made to gardaí.

# midwives - Saturday 12 March, 2016

'It's a disgrace some women can't get the support they need' Gestational Diabetes

'It's a disgrace some women can't get the support they need'

Mar 12th 2016, 10:00 AM 16,930 Views 33 Comments

About 8,000 women in Ireland develop gestational diabetes every year.

# midwives - Monday 7 December, 2015

Trainee doctors say nurses and doctors bully them as they're shown the ropes Tough Environment

Trainee doctors say nurses and doctors bully them as they're shown the ropes

Dec 7th 2015, 3:05 PM 15,361 Views 15 Comments

A new report also found trainees who gained their medical qualification outside Ireland rated learning environments significantly more highly.

# midwives - Friday 21 August, 2015

Nurses slam HSE over 78 jobs left unfilled - all at just ONE Irish hospital No Progress

Nurses slam HSE over 78 jobs left unfilled - all at just ONE Irish hospital

Aug 21st 2015, 9:55 PM 25,097 Views 62 Comments

The INMO says Cork University Hospital continues to operate at almost full capacity.

# midwives - Thursday 23 July, 2015

The HSE is trying to entice Irish nurses back home with promises of money and contracts Vacancies

The HSE is trying to entice Irish nurses back home with promises of money and contracts

Jul 23rd 2015, 7:36 AM 17,842 Views 56 Comments

It is seeking to attract up to 500 people and it is hoped it will encourage Irish nurses working abroad to come home.

# midwives - Sunday 24 May, 2015

'Ireland's maternity units are facing chronic and dangerous understaffing' Opinion

'Ireland's maternity units are facing chronic and dangerous understaffing'

May 24th 2015, 8:45 AM 349 Views 75 Comments

Maternity staff are being asked to deal with far, far more births than they can safely handle in hospitals up and down the country.

# midwives - Saturday 3 January, 2015

Varadkar: Nurses must sort out registration fee dispute amongst themselves Nmbi

Varadkar: Nurses must sort out registration fee dispute amongst themselves

Jan 3rd 2015, 7:15 AM 12,798 Views 109 Comments

The Health Minister said he is monitoring the situation but can’t step in.

# midwives - Monday 29 December, 2014

INMO calls on nurses to boycott increased registration fee Not Happy

INMO calls on nurses to boycott increased registration fee

Dec 29th 2014, 3:43 PM 10,394 Views 28 Comments

The Nurses and Midwifery Board of Ireland denied it has been ‘threatening’ members.

# midwives - Thursday 6 November, 2014

7,000 emergency department patients were on trolleys last month Overcrowding

7,000 emergency department patients were on trolleys last month

Nov 6th 2014, 3:06 PM 4,942 Views 27 Comments

The INMO said it is concerned about hospitals coping with the winter demand.

# midwives - Monday 3 November, 2014

'We're gravely concerned': Nurses at Naas Hospital to protest severe overcrowding Trolleys

'We're gravely concerned': Nurses at Naas Hospital to protest severe overcrowding

Nov 3rd 2014, 5:38 PM 9,911 Views 10 Comments

INMO has said its members are “extremely worried at what lies ahead for the winter months”.

# midwives - Monday 13 October, 2014

Pics: NHS workers stage first strike in 32 years Pay Dispute

Pics: NHS workers stage first strike in 32 years

Oct 13th 2014, 8:36 PM 6,340 Views 4 Comments

The strike follows a rejection by the government of an across-the-board pay rise for workers.

# midwives - Monday 29 September, 2014

Doctors to train like airline pilots in simulation centres Practice Makes Perfect

Doctors to train like airline pilots in simulation centres

Sep 29th 2014, 3:30 PM 7,829 Views 21 Comments

The centre will recreate real life clinical scenarios using simulation models.

'Overcrowded and clinically dangerous': Nurses criticise conditions at Mullingar hospital Midlands Regional

'Overcrowded and clinically dangerous': Nurses criticise conditions at Mullingar hospital

Sep 29th 2014, 10:42 AM 7,130 Views 5 Comments

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the HSE to immediately recruit more staff at MRHM.

# midwives - Thursday 26 June, 2014

Pimps 'taking advantage' of delay in new prostitution law Turn Off The Red Light

Pimps 'taking advantage' of delay in new prostitution law

Jun 26th 2014, 9:54 AM 17,328 Views 58 Comments

Twelve months have now passed since a Dáil committee recommended new laws that would see buyers of sex punished.

# midwives - Sunday 18 May, 2014

INMO and HSE at odds over whether additional savings of €80m are being sought Haddington Road

INMO and HSE at odds over whether additional savings of €80m are being sought

May 18th 2014, 6:51 PM 6,485 Views 34 Comments

The INMO says the savings are being sought – the HSE says this is incorrect.

# midwives - Thursday 6 March, 2014

Shortage of midwives in every public maternity unit in Ireland Shortfall

Shortage of midwives in every public maternity unit in Ireland

Mar 6th 2014, 12:00 PM 8,378 Views 26 Comments

Portlaoise, Mullingar and the Rotunda have the biggest shortage of midwives.

# midwives - Friday 31 January, 2014

Portlaoise midwives wrote to Cowen and Harney over 'fears that a mother or baby would die' Further Investigation

Portlaoise midwives wrote to Cowen and Harney over 'fears that a mother or baby would die'

Jan 31st 2014, 9:11 AM 13,096 Views 39 Comments

Last night’s Prime Time showed how four babies died in 6 years at Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

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