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

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

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Oct 11th 2021, 6:30 AM

# on the frontline

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

The ICU is at “breaking point”, nurses say.

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."

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Oct 7th 2021, 12:10 AM

# on the frontline

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

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

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Feb 9th 2021, 8:42 AM

# on the frontline

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

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

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Oct 22nd 2020, 6:17 PM

# Role Models

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

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.

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Jun 4th 2020, 9:20 AM

# on the frontline

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

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

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Apr 28th 2020, 10:04 PM

# on the frontline

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

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

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Apr 25th 2020, 7:00 AM

# new career

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

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

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Apr 9th 2020, 7:30 PM

# fight against covid-19

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

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

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Mar 21st 2020, 7:00 AM

# on the frontline

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

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.

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May 29th 2018, 6:10 AM

Voices

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

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

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Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# on the frontline

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

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.

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Sep 13th 2016, 10:00 PM

# on the frontline

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

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

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Apr 20th 2016, 12:31 PM

# on the frontline

Paramedic punched in face after being called to house in Meath

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

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Jan 29th 2016, 6:10 PM

# on the frontline

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

The Garda Representative Association annual delegate conference begins tomorrow.

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Apr 27th 2015, 6:01 AM

# homeless ireland

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

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

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Oct 2nd 2014, 4:00 PM

# on the frontline

Irish researcher wins major acclaim for 'lifesaving' medical app

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

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Jul 22nd 2014, 7:30 AM

# on the frontline

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

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.

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Mar 22nd 2014, 7:30 AM

# on the frontline

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Pat Kenny leaving RTÉ

Shock, shock and a bit more SHOCK.

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Jul 31st 2013, 4:41 PM