I wanted to let you know that today we published on our website the information to support a consultation on proposed amendments to the Nurses and Midwives Rules 2018 (S.I.No.218/2018, S.I. No. 219/2018, S.I. No.220/2018 Principal Rules). We are proposing amendments to support a better aligned execution of a number of provisions in the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011. 

We would like your views on the proposed amendments which are copied below along with explanatory notes and our online consultation survey.

Draft proposed amendments: 

1. Nurses and Midwives (Education and Training) (Amendment) Rules 2020
2. Nurses and Midwives Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Amendment) Rules 2020
3. Nurses and Midwives (Register of Nurses and Midwives) (Amendment) Rules 2020

Draft explanatory notes:

1. Explanatory Note Nurses and Midwives (Education and Training) (Amendment) Rules 2020
2. Explanatory Note Nurses and Midwives (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Amendment) Rules 2020
3. Explanatory Note Nurse and Midwives (Register of Nurses and Midwives) (Amendment) Rules 2020

You can submit your feedback by completing the online survey. If you have any questions please email communications@nmbi.ie.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to participate in the consultation process. We will consider all submissions in finalising the Rules. Please note that all submissions are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014.

The closing date for submitting feedback is 5.00pm on Thursday, 2 July 2020.
 

With best wishes,

Sheila McClelland

CEO, NMBI