Thursday 12 March 2026 Healthcare unions express concern about AI policy Responding to the launch of the Artificial Intelligence for Care Strategy, the ICTU Group of Healthcare Unions has stated that any integration of Artificial Intelligence into the public health service must be done in consultation with the human backbone of the health service - its workers.
Friday 27 February 2026 Most overcrowded February on record for Irish hospitals The INMO has stated that 11,595 patients were treated without a hospital bed in February 2026, making it the worst February on record for hospital overcrowding.
Wednesday 18 February 2026 Maternity Strategy can’t be realised with unsafe staffing Ahead of an Oireachtas Health Committee hearing reviewing the National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026, the INMO has called for safe midwife staffing that incudes the full roll out of BirthRate Plus to be implemented.
Friday 13 February 2026 INMO suspend Naas General Hospital Work-to-Rule The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has suspended its industrial action in Naas General Hospital.
Tuesday 10 February 2026 Hospital Overcrowding in West problematic Over 711 patients, including 23 children, are being treated on trolleys, chairs or in other inappropriate spaces today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Monday 9 February 2026 Naas Nurses to begin Work-To-Rule INMO members in Naas General Hospital will be commencing industrial action in the form of a work-to-rule on Monday 9thFebruary in relation to what the union describes as unacceptable and unsafe staffing deficits.