The Cork Unit of Migrant Nurses Ireland was officially formed on Sunday, 19th May, at Brew Columbanas Hall near Cork University Hospital, attracting a large turnout of members. The unit was inaugurated by the National Convener, Varghese Joy, with Melba Whitson presiding over the meeting. Key speakers included Catherine Courtney, the Cork Regional Industrial Relations … Read more
Following a distressing nursing recruitment scam, which recently came to light, the Irish government has announced the lifting of visa bans imposed on hundreds of Indian nurses ensnared in the fraudulent scheme. The scam, orchestrated by individuals posing as healthcare recruiters, exploited over 300 Malayalam applicants, promising them positions in Ireland. Suraj, the prime perpetrator, … Read more
In a landmark victory, Migrant Nurses Ireland has propelled four Indian delegates to seats on the National Executive Council of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Union (INMO), the largest nursing trade union in Ireland. Varghese Joy, the national convener of the organization, along with Treissa P Devassya representing Mater Public Hospital, clinched management seats, while … Read more
In a significant development, Migrant Nurses Ireland has announced its participation in the Executive Council elections of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization (INMO). Notable candidates include Varghese Joy, running for a management seat, and Somi Thomas, contesting for the clinical seat. Thresya P Devassya and Shyam Krishnan are also in the race for management … Read more
A large number of Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) applications for overseas nurses (of various countries, although the bulk are from India) have been rejected since January 2023, or they have been subjected to a multitude of “Further Information Required” (FIR) inquiries. Unreasonable delays and a questionably high rejection rate during the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) … Read more
Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI) organised its first national conference on January 21 at The Richmond Education and Event Centre in Dublin. The national conference was a landmark day for the entire migrant nurses in Ireland. The public meeting was held at 3 p.m. with a colourful tapestry of important presentations, talks, and art performances. The … Read more
Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI) has been invited by NMBI (Nursing And Midwifery Board Of Ireland) yesterday, 10th March for a lunch to take MNI’s input to the 2023 – 2025 strategy statement, as NMBI is seeing MNI as an important stakeholder. MNI raised a number of important issues in the meeting which were listened to very … Read more