PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION of Ireland

Psychiatric Nurses (members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association, PNA) in Waterford have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action.  Nurses voted 89% in favour of industrial action which will commence from next Tuesday, 20 th February.

PNA Industrial Relations Officer, Michael Hayes said

‘This  action to commence in Waterford mental health services is a direct  result of continuing instances of  overcrowding in the admission unit at the Department of Psychiatry,  University Hospital Waterford, where lack of facilities and ongoing staff shortages and vacancies within our nursing numbers are compromising both patient care and staff safety'.

‘Nurses cannot continue to provide services that rely on redeployment of staff, agency staff, overtime and sheer goodwill on an almost continuous basis. They cannot ensure a level of safety for clients and staff where there is consistent and unacceptable overcrowding.'

‘PNA has repeatedly brought to management's attention  the ongoing overcrowding, nursing shortages, failure to fill identified vacancies and the resulting health and safety ramifications within the Waterford mental health services.'

The industrial action to commence on Tuesday 20 th February will affect services in Department of Psychiatry, UHW ,  and residential units at Grangemore, St. Aidens and Ard na Deise.

Media Contact:   Michael Hayes 086-3568849, Derek Cunningham 086-2430535

Upcoming events

HORATIO CONGRESS BERLIN 15th-17th MAY 2025
PNA BURSARIES FOR HORATIO CONGRESS BERLIN MAY 15-17, 2025

Dear Colleagues,

This year the PNA will continue its sponsorship of Members to attend the Horatio European Congress organised by Horatio and the German Psychiatric Nurses, having done so previously for events in Lisbon, Malta, Istanbul, Stockholm, Prague, Faroe Islands, Copenhagen and Malmo

The PNA in supporting this Congress are pleased to confirm a number of bursaries which will be offered by lottery to Presenters of Papers, Officer Board Members, Branch Officers and Members.

This year’s bursaries will be worth approximately €1000.This Bursary is based on the combined cost of the Congress Fees, Flights and Accommodation.

Event Date 15-05-2025 1:00 am
Event End Date 17-05-2025 11:30 pm
Cut off date 28-02-2025 11:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Attachment PNA Bursaries For Horatio Congress Berlin May wishing to attend .pdf