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The article reports that Brita Pasila, a doctoral student from Finland, won the prize for best paper at the fourth Congress of the European Operating Room Nurses Association in Dublin, Ireland on June 2006. Pasila's research shows that postoperative patients would have like more information on their surgery and felt they should have been encouraged to ask more questions.

Focuses on a position paper which states that Irish nurses and midwives who disclose practices of concern in their workplace should not be victimized or discriminated against in any way, even if their complaint is never proven. Existence of a culture of fear within the Irish health service when it comes to the issue, according to ADC Executive Council member Sheila Dixon; Cases in which disclosure had led to some sort of reprisal for the nurse or midwife involved; Key points contained in the position paper.

The article discusses the advantages of installing a computerized clinical information system at Saint James's Hospital in Ireland. The system called as CareVue was installed to give a computerized record in patient care, legal and research documents, and management services where users could customize according to a specific inquiry. It offers access to data and audit of clinical data in just a short span of time, which is impossible with just records on paper.

Features Therese Gallacher, public relations officer for the Letterkenny branch of the Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) and recipient of the 2005 Gobnait O'Connell award in Ireland. Description of Gallacher by INO general secretary Liam Doran.

Focuses on issues related to medical care published in various periodicals in Ireland. Authority given to nurses to prescribe medicines to patients, in the October 18, 2005 issue of the "Ireland Times"; Increase in the number of attack on nurses, in the November 1, 2005 issue of the "Irish Daily Mirror"; Demand for budget surplus to fund strained hospitals, in the November 14, 2005 issue of the "Irish Independent."

The article reports that the upcoming Occupational Health Nurses Conference on November 10, 2006 at the Irish Nurses Organisation headquarter in Dublin, Ireland will focus on the theme that concerns the issues of diversities in occupational health. Speakers who are scheduled to address the conference include Derval Loe who will speak on pandemics, Abbie Lane who will discuss a paper entitled regarding mental health and stress in the workplace, Marie Elain Grant and Stesania Minervino.

The article highlights the speech given by keynote speaker Maureen Flynn, assistant director of nursing at St. Vincent's University Hospital, during the fourth Congress of the European Operating Room Nurses Association (EORNA) in Dublin, Ireland on June 2006. Flynn focused on the issue of the art of preoperative nurses commenting that her time with EORNA showed her the benefits of a Europe-wide network of colleagues.

The article announces that the date of then next meeting of the Midwives Section has changed from June 17 to July 1, 2006 in Galway, Ireland.

The article reports that Irish Nurses Organisation has called on the management of Kerry General Hospital to curtail its services due to the severe nursing shortage ongoing at the hospital in Ireland. According to the organization, the problem has not been risen as it has been signaled to hospital management by the organization. Shortages of nursing within Kerry General Hospital have been acute that they pose a daily challenge in their efforts to deliver a safe and appropriate level of care to their patients.

The article reports on the revision of the arrangements pertaining to nurses and midwives gains in their pension entitlements introduced by the Ireland Department of Health. The revisions include pro rata integration, access to superannuation schemes and the reckoning of prior part-time service under the schemes. It has stated that from December 20, 2001 there will be no minimum hours required for access to the schemes with regards to access to the schemes and reckoning of service.

Information on the fourth Congress of the European Operating Room Nurses Association (EORNA) in Dublin, Ireland on June 2006. Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, in a speech during the congress praised the association as the key influential voice of preoperative nursing across Europe, urging the members of EORNA to be proud of their role in removing barriers across international fronters to promote a culture of the highest standards of patient care.

The article presents news clippings pertaining to nursing as seen in several news publications of Ireland. The Irish "Times" reports that Minister for Health Mary Harney speaks that her door and that of the Ireland government and the Health and Safety Executive is open for discussion about the 35-hour week of work by nurses. The Irish "Examiner" writes that the strikes by nurses will allegedly not damage patient care. The Irish "Daily Mail" reports that nurses threaten to strike over pay rise.

The article offers updates and developments related to nursing and midwifery in Ireland. Nurses and midwives in Ireland staged protest rally for the working hours and pay increase due to the failure of Labor Court to resolve such issue. Irish Nurses Organisation president Madeline Spiers presents the problems of the nurses in the Irish healthcare setting in the second annual conference of Medical Recruitment Specialists Association at Waterfold in 2006.

The article presents media coverages of the Irish Nursing Organization that appeared in different journals related to house prices in Ireland. The "Evening Echo" states that nurses in city hospitals were forced to relocate since they are priced out of the housing market. Another one in the "Irish Independent" reports that nurses cannot afford to own homes. The Irish Examiner reports that the obstetric services at the Bon Secours Hospital has closed forcing members to move to another setting.

The article reports on the need for more nurses for elderly care in Ireland. Along with other health professionals, nurses need to attain optimal health, wellbeing and quality of life among its older patients. According to the International Council of Nurses, to meet this goal a sufficient number of certified public health personnel is required.

The article reports on the development of health and social programs for migrants, refugees and displaced persons by the International Council of Nurses in Ireland. Along with national nursing associations, the ICN's program included emergency treatment, repatriation, integration, resettlement and bank of nursing experts. These should be coordinated with government and non-governmental agencies' involvement and cooperation.

The article offers news briefs relate to related to medical care in Ireland for September 2006. Liam Doran, the general secretary of the Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) has been interviewed on his drive for nurses' cause. Meanwhile, INO has held a Special Delegate Conference on September 1, 2006 to discuss Toward 2016 and the pay claim. Furthermore, INO IRO Noel Treanor spoke about bed capacity at Letterkenny General Hospital.

Excerpts from several Irish news stories related to the joint Irish Nurses Organization and Practice Nurses Association demonstration in Dublin on June 14, 2006 are presented.

The article reports that Irish Nurses Organization Deputy general secretary Dave Hughes will attend the Directors of Nursing/Midwifery/PHN Section meeting in Ireland on June 8, 2006.

The article reports on the improvement of the Web site of the Student Nurse Section in Ireland. All student members can now join an automated list for fast updates. The Web site is aiming to become a one stop shop for all matters relating to the Section and the Irish Nurses Organization. There is a text messaging service to remind all the members of upcoming meeting and events instantly.

The article reports developments regarding nursing in Ireland. The Minister for Health Mary Harney has declared the accident and emergency problem a national emergency. The Irish Nurses Organization and the Psychiatric Nurses Association held a joint press conference. The Irish Times Health Supplement carried the story of the proposed establishment of a national specialist center.