On 22nd April 2010, Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney T.D announced the publication of the Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010. The Bill provides for a modern statutory framework for the regulation of the nursing and midwifery professions.

Download complete Bill, Explanatory Memorandum, Regulatory Analysis and Report on Public Consultation below, all are in PDF format:

   Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 

   Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Explanatory Memorandum

   Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Regulatory Impact Analysis

  Report on the Public Consultation (March '09) Nurses & Midwives Bill