We are pleased to report a sustained reduction in requests for Certificates of Current Professional Status (CCPS) over the past two years. 

A CCPS is required when a nurse or midwife wishes to register and work in another country. The decline in these requests is a positive indicator that fewer registrants are seeking to move abroad. 

Between June 2023 and June 2025, the number of CCPS requests has shown a steady downward trend. While the monthly figures naturally rise and fall, the overall pattern points to greater stability within the nursing and midwifery workforce in Ireland. This suggests that more nurses and midwives are choosing to continue their professional careers here. 

This trend supports the ongoing efforts across the health system to improve retention, enhance professional opportunities, and strengthen our workforce for the benefit of patients and communities nationwide. 

NMBI will continue to monitor these patterns closely and provide updates as part of our commitment to transparency and workforce insight.