On 21 November, NMBI hosted the inaugural Irish Interprofessional Healthcare Regulatory Symposium​. The event brought together Board​ members, CEOs and Directors from the five healthcare regulators – NMBI, CORU, the Dental Council, the Medical Council, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.

The 2026 annual registration renewal window is open. Registrants can renew online up to 31 January 2026.

All nurses or midwives practising in Ireland are required by law to have their name on the Register of Nurses and Midwives which is maintained by NMBI and each year it is necessary to pay the annual renewal to maintain registration. 

By Una Rogers

When I graduated with a BSc in Midwifery from Dundalk Institute of Technology in 2014, Ireland was still in the grip of a financial crisis. The HSE recruitment embargo meant that, for direct-entry midwives, employment opportunities were scarce. In fact, on graduation day we were handed leaflets for the NHS, an unmistakable sign of the challenges ahead.

In this month’s issue, we speak with Katelyn, a 3rd Year Midwifery student at University College Dublin. Her story highlights her profound love for midwifery and how, her placement experiences have affirmed her belief that supporting women and families through childbirth is not just a profession, but a privilege. Her journey highlights the joy, meaning, and fulfilment she has found in a role that allows her to make a real difference in people’s lives.