Tuesday 3 November 2026 HSE must end restrictions on Public Health Nurse recruitment The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health to fast-track recruitment of public health nurses.
Sunday 1 November 2026 12,672 patients treated without beds in October The INMO has stated this month was the worst October on record for hospital overcrowding, with 12,672 patients being treated in corridors, on chairs or in other inappropriate locations in acute hospitals.
Wednesday 28 October 2026 Nurses in Naas General Hospital begin industrial action on staffing Industrial action has commenced in Naas General Hospital from today, 28th October 2026, and will run indefinitely, in relation to significant staffing deficits in the hospital.
Wednesday 28 October 2026 INMO calls for immediate action as 824 admitted patients left on trolleys The INMO has called for an immediate response from the HSE to address the dangerous levels of overcrowding in our emergency departments, with 824 admitted patients on trolleys today.
Tuesday 27 October 2026 INMO highlights safety issues with 777 patients on trolleys The INMO is reporting today (Tuesday) that 777 patients are being treated without a bed in Irish hospitals, with over 199 people on trolleys across hospitals in Galway, Letterkenny, Sligo, and Mayo.
Tuesday 6 October 2026 Comment on Budget 2027 Nurses and midwives will be disappointed today that the Government’s focus when it comes to the health service appears to be on driving productivity, rather than addressing the root causes of long waiting times and overcrowding – insufficient staffing and capacity.