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INMO General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha

Paul Byrne talks to INMO boss Phil Ní Sheaghdha about nursing in Ireland's stressed-out health system, hears why Sandra is driving her dad's vintage tractor on his longest run, chats to Mark about growing up in a funfair. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nurses and midwives at University Maternity Hospital Limerick took to the picket line yesterday in protest over what the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation describes as critically low staffing levels.   The union says frontline posts have been lost, workloads have become unsustainable and patient safety is under increasing pressure.   The HSE, however, says staffing levels comply with agreed standards and that recruitment for additional posts is underway.   Joining Alan Morrissey earlier was Mary Fogarty, Assistant Director of Industrial Relations for the INMO in the Midwest. Photo (c) ADRIAN BUTLER

The HSE got confirmation on Friday that the Health Information and Quality Authority will register the new Killarney Community Nursing Unit from today. HSE South West hopes a phased transfer to the new unit will begin on July 13th, pending the outcome of a ballot by INMO. Jerry spoke to Kathryn Courtney of the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation.

Jerry spoke to Kathryn Courtney, Industrial Relations Executive with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The INMO has served a notice of industrial action on the HSE over proposed staffing levels at the Killarney Community Nursing Unit, which has yet to open.

Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Independent and Irish Daily Mail; Tony O'Brien, former Director General of the HSE; Phil Ní Sheaghadh, General Secretary of the INMO; Cian O'Carroll, solicitor who specialises in medical negligence

Prof Sam Coulter-Smith, former Master of the Rotunda and former Chair of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; and Liam Doran, former General Secretary of the INMO

Edward Mathews, Deputy General Secretary of the INMO

Phil Ní Sheaghdha, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, speaks ahead of the body's annual conference in Dundalk.

Tá comhdháil bhliantúil an INMO ar siúl na laethanta seo.

Safe staffing levels, the cost of living, burnout and assaults will all be on the agenda at the annual conference of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation which kicks off today. Speaking to Anton ahead of the conference was Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Professional Services and Industrial Relations at INMO.

Safe staffing levels, the cost of living, burnout and assaults will all be on the agenda at the annual conference of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation which kicks off today. Speaking to Anton ahead of the conference was Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Professional Services and Industrial Relations at INMO.

The INMO says its figures show that more then 11 thousand patients were forced to wait for a hospital bed. Phil Ní Sheaghdha, the union's general secretary.

Foreign national nurses in Ireland are now travelling to and from work in groups because of racially motivated abuse on the streets — and Adrian and Jeremy are furious. They react to the INMO warning, ask why so many people are demanding “proof”, and tear into the excuses, the whataboutery, and the “it's just words” attitude. Callers argue back hard: one claims it's exaggerated and “woke”, while others share what they've seen in hospitals and on the streets. Mo, who grew up in Ireland and later left, explains why she'd tell any doctor or nurse of colour: don't come here.

An investigation by The Journal.ie found that there were almost 20,000 violent incidents recorded in hospitals nationwide between 2023 and 2025. At University Hospital Kerry, more than 300 incidents of violence were recorded at the same time. Jerry spoke to Noel Baker of TheJournal.ie and to Phil Ní Sheaghdha from Ventry, INMO general secretary.

The Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation has accused the HSE of a lack of ‘required engagement’ in relation to staffing as part of the transfer of services from Killarney Community Hospital’s current base to a new building. Jerry spoke to Kathryn Courtney of the INMO.

Deir Cumann Altraí agus Bancabhrach na hÉireann, an INMO go raibh 803 othar in ospidéil na tíre ag fanacht ar leaba inné - ina measc othar 90 bliain d'aois a chaith 45 uair an chloig ina shuí ar chathaoir ag fanacht ar leaba.

Is in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh a bhí an dara líon is mó daoine ar thralaithe agus iad ag fanacht ar leapacha sa mbliain 2025, de réir na bhfigiúirí is déanaí atá curtha ar fáil ag an INMO.

Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO General Secretary

Ireland is continuing to experience a surge in children presenting with flu-like symptoms. 11 sick children were waiting for beds across the three main children's hospitals today according to the INMO. Dr Ike Okafor, pediatric emergency medicine consultant and Clinical Director at Temple Street Hospital, told Cian about the current situation.

The Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation will hold a lunch-time protest at Valentia Community Hospital today, Thursday 11th December 2025, over a pay dispute for nurses in the care facility. Treasa spoke to INMO official for Valentia Community Hospital, Kathryn Courtney.

Are you prepared for flu season? If not - what are the things you should look out and prepare for?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Dr. Scott Walken, GP in Ballina and Clinical Lead for Infection Control at the Irish College of GPs and Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Professional Services at the INMO.

There are 147 patients without a bed at University Hospital Limerick today, which is just short of the record high of 150 from February of last year. This is according to the INMO report today.The latest HIQA inspection report from May 2024 found that University hospital Limerick had high patient numbers and overcrowding and warned: “The processes in place may not be fully sufficient to protect people who use the service from the risk of harm.”What needs to be done?Joining guest host Ciara Doherty to discuss is Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City…

Colm Porter, Assistant Director for Industrial Relations for the West and North West Region

Morley's Mouthfuls Over 250 people gathered in Ballinasloe on Tuesday night demanded that there will be no downgrade of the Portiuncula University Hospital in the town. The newly formed Portiuncula Maternity Alliance has set out their demands and a large community mobilisation has begun despite the fact that this all unfolded after an August Bank Holiday weekend. The contention from health officials and Government politicians is that the removal of some high risk pregnancies from the hospital follows clinical advice and recommendations. However, the newly formed group, which saw medical professionals, the INMO and affected mothers, give testimony and views on the night questioned who gave this recommendation and why? The called for a fully independent review and also queried why the Ballinasloe facility was singled out when other hospitals have similar if not worse outcomes. Echoes from the past like Roscommon Hospital and St Brigid's Campus were brought up on the night and there was a real sense that the town feared losing this longstanding hospital which was described by one woman on the night as the ‘heartbeat' of the town. A rally will take place next Saturday in the town, people continue to sign the groups' petition and as time goes on, one would ultimately expect that the completed petition will find its way up to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's desk. Many also highlighted on the night that it was more investment the hospital needed, not a removal of services and it will be interesting to see whether there will be investment forthcoming from the Government in Budget 2026 in the autumn. Student accommodation is continuing to be a problem year in year out and with the academic year fast approaching a plea for help has been issued from the ATU Student's Union. They are calling on homeowners with spare room to sign up to the Rent A Room scheme. There is also concerns as to tenants rights when it come to accommodation as the warning signs for scams are sent out as the mad scramble for rooms ensues over the next month. Again investment is needed quickly and it will be interesting to see if changes made by government on rents will see investors build enough accommodation quickly enough to tackle the demand out there in the market. No doubt we will be following up on these stories and more on Galway Talks this coming Monday where our Galway Great after 11am is Tomás Rua Mac Con Iomaire. The Best of Galway Talks broadcast on weekends between 7-8am.

Liam Doran, former General Secretary of the INMO and former member of the Sláintecare Implementation Advisory Council and Ronan Collins, consultant geriatrician

Gardaí are now being rostered on at Mercy University Hospital in Cork due to rising levels of violence towards staff. The INMO have stated recently that 60% of these assaults are directed toward nurses and midwives.Joining Kieran to discuss is the INMO's Assistant Director of Industrial Relations for the Southern Region, Liam Conway…

The Health Minister has repeatedly mistakenly referred to a new "960 bed block" coming on stream at University Hospital Limerick when questioned on overcrowding in the Dáil. The comments were made in response to Labour TD Conor Sheehan, who raised concerns over UHL being by far the busiest hospital in the country yesterday, when the INMO recorded over 100 patients on trolleys. The first of two new 96 bed blocks is expected to be built at Dooradoyle by September, but this will only increase bed capacity in real terms by 71. Responding to Deputy Sheehan, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says the discharge rate at the hospital is improving.

Cuirfear tús inniu i Loch Garman le Comhdháil Bhliantúil Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann, an INMO.

Today marks the beginning of the Irish Nurses and Midwives' Organisation Conference, where nurses are expected to call for extreme weather compensation. Shane spoke to Edward Matthews, Deputy General Secretary of the INMO.

Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Professional Services with the INMO, discusses the overcrowding at Mayo University Hospital

The majority of primary school teachers believe preparation for Confirmation or Communion shouldn't take place in the classroom. The findings were unveiled at the Irish National Teachers Organisation's national conference in Galway. Just over one thousand teachers reponsded to this questionnaire by the INMO. Just 4 per cent believe the responsibility of communion and confirmation should take place within schools. The same survey found a third of the teachers taught religion willingly, 20 per cent said they'd prefer if they didn't have to And the same amount said they would prefer not to instruct in only one particular faith. The Catholic Church is currently in charge of nine out of ten primary schools. We sent Adam McCallig out on to the streets of Ennis to find out what people's views on this are. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by INTO Vice-President, Brendan Horan, and Principal of St Flannan's College, Fr Ignatius McCormack. Picture (c) Wokandapix from pixabay via Canva.com

On today's show:  9am-10am  INMO seeks halt to review at Portiuncula Hospital Long-awaited Galway City Ring Road application now with An Bord Pleanala 13 Ukrainian children and their families set to be evicted from their home in Oughterard We hear about 1916 easter commemorations set to take place

A planned work-to-rule by 80,000 healthcare staff has been suspended after 25 hours of talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. We hear from HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster, and first, the General Secretary of the INMO, Phil Ní Sheaghdha.

Bernard Gloster, HSE Chief Executive

Dr Alan Watts from the Irish Association FOR Emergency Medicine and an Emergency Consultant at University Hospital Limerick on the lengthy delays at hospitals around the country today.

Ryan O'Meara, Fianna Fáil TD for the Tipperary North; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

A survey released by the INMO today has revealed that eight in ten nurses claim that patients are being treated in “inappropriate settings”.This includes places such as hospital corridors…To discuss, Andrea is joined by Dr John Gilmore, Assistant Professor and Head of General Nursing at UCD, as well as listeners.

Mick Molloy, Emergency & Disaster Medicine Specialist; Emer Higgins, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Cén seasamh atá ag an INMO ar an méid a dúradh ag cruinniú do chuid an rialtas áitiúil I gCiarraí an tseachtain seo?

Teastaíonn plean éigeandála le déileáil leis an bhfadhb de róphlódú sna hospidéil. Sin a deir an Cumann Altraí agus Banchabhrach na hÉireann, an INMO.

HSE MidWest is urging members of the public to avoid attending hospital if possible amid the adverse weather conditions. Disruptions to scheduled care, cancellations and staffing deficits are expected throughout this week for both community and outpatient services. University Hospital Limerick is continuing to deal with high levels of presentations due to a surge in flu cases, with the INMO recording 122 patients on trolleys during this morning's rounds alone. HSE Midwest Regional Clinical Director Catherine Peters is also imploring people to observe caution amid the treacherous conditions, as large numbers are presenting with trauma injuries from slips, trips and falls.

A vigil to remember victims of overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick will be held tomorrow. The event, organised by the MidWest Hospital Campaign will take place outside the main gates of the Dooradoyle facility at 4pm on New Year's Eve. UHL has remained by far the most overcrowded hospital in the country this year, with the INMO recording 1,690 patients on trolleys there outside of weekends and bank holidays, so far this month. Midwest Hospital Campaign Spokesperson Melanie Cleary says issue cannot be left on the back burner any longer and that the vigil serves as a means of bringing loved ones into 2025 with their families.

The Health Minister is being urged to provide clarity on efforts to tackle staffing deficits at University Hospital Limerick. Minister Stephen Donnelly has disputed claims that 240 nursing vacancies exist at UHL, even though this was confirmed by former UL Hospitals Group CEO Colette Cowan in a parliamentary question reply in August, which quoted HSE figures. According to the INMO, it currently takes a minimum of six months to fill vacant nursing and midwifery roles. Kilrush Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne believes safe staffing levels are not in place at the region's main hospital.

Cuirfear tús le balóid inniu le baill den Chumann Altraí agus Banchabhrach na hÉireann, an INMO, agus le hoibrithe sláinte sa gceardchumann Fórsa, faoin gceist ar cóir dóibh dul i mbun gnímh tionsclaíoch.

Phil Ní Sheaghdha, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

Tá na h-aon tseans go mbeidh leapacha breise cláraithe gan mhoill in óispidéal Pobail Chorca Dhuibhne agus deiseanna fostaíochta breise le fáil ann. Deir Phil Ní Sheaghdha go bhfuil trí fholúntas san óispidéal fé láthair,agus deichniúr ar an bpainéal.

Phil Ní Sheaghdha;INMO. Belinda Hutchinson;Gaelcholáiste Choilm. Micheál de Mordha;méiní The Blasket Nurse. Peadar Ó Riada;Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada. Micheál Ó Coileáin;Plé ar chúrsaí ailtireachta i gColáiste Íde.

Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has received figures from the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation which reveal the extent of understaffing in Kerry health facilities. According to the INMO, in University Hospital Kerry alone, there are 50 vacant posts.

En El Gran Musical, con Christian Del Alcázar Ponce, conversamos con Jaime Sánchez, Gerente Inmobiliario de Vive Inmo, sobre sus proyectos Nogal y City Life, ¿cómo fueron creados sus diseños?