Women continue to be in the majority in these professions, making up more than 90% of all practising nurses and midwives in Ireland.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has published a new data report, the State of the Register 2022, providing a breakdown of the number of nurses and midwives registered in Ireland. All nurses and midwives who wish to practise in Ireland must be registered with NMBI.

Five new members will join the Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) following an election.

Voting took place between 13 and 21 September and was open to all nurses and midwives who were on NMBI’s Register on 9 August. The results were announced by the Returning Officer, Colm O’Leary on 21 September.

NMBI are pleased to announce that, as part of our mandate of protecting the public, we are publishing all inspection reports for education bodies and associated health care partners, and they will be available to the public.

NMBI’s Registration Department has set a new record for the number of Decision Letters issued to applicants.

With our health services in need of more nurses and midwives, NMBI is responsible for registering applicants educated outside Ireland who want to practise here.

NMBI in partnership with the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Service Director (ONMSD) participated in The Irish Times Higher Options education expo from 21 to 23 September at the RDS, Dublin.

The launch of ‘An Bhean Ghlúine’ ebook and project took place at Portiuncula University Hospital yesterday as part of National Heritage Week. The project was funded by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council.

This month’s news round features stories including:

• Budget 2023: Over €23 Billion Investment Announced in Health and Social Care Services
• New Nurse-led Wax Clinic Opens at Letterkenny University Hospital
• Nurses to Get Specialist Goggles to Cut Down Admin Time
• Tributes Paid to Philanthropist who Gave Millions to Nurses

Denise Lawler, Board member, Chair of the Midwives Committee and member of the Fitness to Practise Committee (2011)

Professor Colm O’Herlihy, Board member and member of the Fitness to Practise Committee (2011)