
Conference was attended by over 200 delegates from around the country to discuss and debate over
60 motions.
Some of the topics debated included:
- Pay Restoration
- Parity of pay and working hours
- Work/Life Balance
- Staffing levels
- Protected time for Clinical Supervision
- Health and Safety of members
- Fitness to Practice Hearings
- Supports for Students & Student Nurse Allowances
- Full Implementation of Vision for Change
Newly elected members to the Officer Board include Sandra Forristal – HSE South East Rep Damien Conlon – HSE Western Rep, Denis Meehan – HSE Mid-West. Sincere thanks and best wishes to Gerd Murphy, Breedge Callaghan, and Kevin O Connor who have completed their tenure on the Board.
Members paid tribute to three very informative and stimulating presentations from :
Dr. Colman Noctor, R.A.N.P / Psychotherapist in CAMHS & Assistant Prof. in T.C.D
Disconnect and Connect: Maintaining wellbeing in an era technology
Ms Anne Maria O Connor, Senior Policy Inspector, Health and Safety Authority
Occupational Safety and Health in the Healthcare Setting’,
Dundalk Institute of Technology 4th Years Student Presentation
Self Harm - A Student Nurse Research Perspective

Congratulations to Harry Keegan Treasurer of St Ita's Branch on winning the Prestigious Gantley Award
You Can View The Chairperson's and General Secretary's Address Here:
https://pna.ie/index.php/member-information/pna-video-gallery
You Can View The Annual Delegate Conference Photo Library Here:
https://pna.ie/index.php/member-information/pna-photo-ga