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# on-the-frontline - Monday 11 October, 2021

INMO members to protest outside Connolly Hospital today over continued unsafe working conditions

# On The Frontline

INMO members to protest outside Connolly Hospital today over continued unsafe working conditions

Oct 11th 2021, 6:30 AM 10,067 Views 8 Comments

The protest is due to take place at the main entrance of the hospital at 1pm today.

# on-the-frontline - Thursday 7 October, 2021

Staff shortages force ICU nurses at St Vincent's Hospital to watch patients with baby monitor

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Staff shortages force ICU nurses at St Vincent's Hospital to watch patients with baby monitor

Oct 7th 2021, 12:10 AM 70,852 Views 0 Comments

The ICU is at "breaking point" with a few "near misses" in recent months, Órla Ryan reports
Nurses say they have been forced to use a baby monitor to watch certain patients due to staff shortages
"The pandemic broke us ... It was horrendous, some of the shifts we put in were indescribable."

# on-the-frontline - Tuesday 9 February, 2021

Poll: Should frontline healthcare workers receive some compensation for their work during the pandemic?

# On The Frontline

Poll: Should frontline healthcare workers receive some compensation for their work during the pandemic?

Feb 9th 2021, 8:42 AM 99,380 Views 94 Comments

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation will call for the measure before an Oireachtas committee this morning.

# on-the-frontline - Thursday 22 October, 2020

'People are finding it hard. We see a lot of these issues in work and it does broaden your mind'

# On The Frontline

From The42

# On The Frontline

'People are finding it hard. We see a lot of these issues in work and it does broaden your mind'

Oct 22nd 2020, 6:17 PM 10,886 Views 0 Comments

Tipperary’s Pádraic Maher on life as a Garda through the Covid-19 crisis and his excitement for the inter-county championship.

# on-the-frontline - Thursday 4 June, 2020

Tyrone midwife on cover of British Vogue: 'I imagine my mum will be in Tesco buying all the copies she can'

# Role Models

Tyrone midwife on cover of British Vogue: 'I imagine my mum will be in Tesco buying all the copies she can'

Jun 4th 2020, 9:20 AM 72,447 Views 29 Comments

Rachel Millar had no idea she’d be on the cover when a photographer came to the hospital she works in a few weeks ago.

# on-the-frontline - Tuesday 28 April, 2020

HSE tells unions that where healthcare workers can't secure childcare, they can remain at home with pay

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HSE tells unions that where healthcare workers can't secure childcare, they can remain at home with pay

Apr 28th 2020, 10:04 PM 25,484 Views 49 Comments

Previous proposals to support healthcare workers with childcare provision had been described as inadequate by unions.

# on-the-frontline - Saturday 25 April, 2020

'Everyone is very much involved in this' - The Dublin All-Star doctor on duty in Temple Street Hospital

# On The Frontline

From The42

# On The Frontline

'Everyone is very much involved in this' - The Dublin All-Star doctor on duty in Temple Street Hospital

Apr 25th 2020, 7:00 AM 26,706 Views 2 Comments

Noelle Healy shares her experience through the Covid-19 crisis.

# on-the-frontline - Thursday 9 April, 2020

The former Munster centre now helping to fight Covid-19 as a doctor in Cork

# New Career

From The42

# New Career

The former Munster centre now helping to fight Covid-19 as a doctor in Cork

Apr 9th 2020, 7:30 PM 23,324 Views 9 Comments

Tom Gleeson had to retire from rugby in 2012 due to injury.

# on-the-frontline - Saturday 21 March, 2020

'It is kind of surreal, sometimes you think you are dreaming. Then you realise it’s real life'

# Fight Against Covid-19

From The42

# Fight Against Covid-19

'It is kind of surreal, sometimes you think you are dreaming. Then you realise it’s real life'

Mar 21st 2020, 7:00 AM 31,416 Views 5 Comments

Galway star and medical professional Tracey Leonard is on the frontline in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

# on-the-frontline - Tuesday 29 May, 2018

Most rank-and-file gardaí have no tactical training to deal with armed criminals or terrorists

# On The Frontline

Most rank-and-file gardaí have no tactical training to deal with armed criminals or terrorists

May 29th 2018, 6:10 AM 7,488 Views 14 Comments

The Garda Representative Association has pointed out that unarmed gardaí are likely to be first on the scene, but have not been prepared for these dangerous scenarios.

# on-the-frontline - Thursday 22 December, 2016

Working the frontline: Here's how I live on €23,171 (before tax) a year

# Thin Blue Line

Working the frontline: Here's how I live on €23,171 (before tax) a year

Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM 11,182 Views 284 Comments

‘My most foolhardy move?’ Leaving the private sector and joining An Garda Síochána, admits this frontline worker.

# on-the-frontline - Tuesday 13 September, 2016

'We come together in the most distressing situations': Hundreds to take part in emergency services parade

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'We come together in the most distressing situations': Hundreds to take part in emergency services parade

Sep 13th 2016, 10:00 PM 17,018 Views 13 Comments

The annual parade and gala will focus on safety and will also pay tribute to members of the services who lost their lives in the line of duty.

# on-the-frontline - Wednesday 20 April, 2016

Superintendents say they need at least 800 new recruits a year to provide proper service

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Superintendents say they need at least 800 new recruits a year to provide proper service

Apr 20th 2016, 12:31 PM 10,068 Views 39 Comments

Superintendent Noel Cunningham said he is concerned about younger members leaving the force because of low wages.

# on-the-frontline - Friday 29 January, 2016

Paramedic punched in face after being called to house in Meath

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Paramedic punched in face after being called to house in Meath

Jan 29th 2016, 6:10 PM 31,257 Views 45 Comments

The man’s injuries were minor, but he was left shaken by the incident.

# on-the-frontline - Monday 27 April, 2015

Machine guns, tasers and pay rises on agenda for rank and file gardaí

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Machine guns, tasers and pay rises on agenda for rank and file gardaí

Apr 27th 2015, 6:01 AM 18,988 Views 61 Comments

The Garda Representative Association annual delegate conference begins tomorrow.

# on-the-frontline - Thursday 2 October, 2014

The new homeless: 'Her life just turned bad, by one simple thing'

# Homeless Ireland

The new homeless: 'Her life just turned bad, by one simple thing'

Oct 2nd 2014, 4:00 PM 12,995 Views 6 Comments

Threshold also helps people who are homeless to find a home – and stay there.

# on-the-frontline - Tuesday 22 July, 2014

Irish researcher wins major acclaim for 'lifesaving' medical app

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Irish researcher wins major acclaim for 'lifesaving' medical app

Jul 22nd 2014, 7:30 AM 15,158 Views 11 Comments

It’s designed to help doctors on the ground in remote parts of Africa.

# on-the-frontline - Saturday 22 March, 2014

'Widespread lack of training' among gardaí in dealing with suicidal people

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'Widespread lack of training' among gardaí in dealing with suicidal people

Mar 22nd 2014, 7:30 AM 8,117 Views 33 Comments

The Garda Representative Association’s John Parker said he’d like to see new training modules for student gardaí on mental health issues rolled out to everyone on the force.