Union delegates pass overwhelming motion of no confidence in Area Director of Nursing

PNA warns of "Unsafe Practices" and a danger of return to historical governance failures highlighted in 2017 Roscommon Report

Tuesday 11th August 2026: The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has commenced a ballot for industrial action—up to and including strike action—across Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services (MHS), following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) where members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion of no confidence in the Area Director of Nursing. 

Nurses delivering community mental health services carrying costs of spiralling fuel costs

Thursday 16th April 2026 :  Delegates attending the Annual Delegate Conference of the Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) in Co. Cavan today (Thursday) have been told that despite a growing demand by young people and their families for CAMHS services the HSE is proposing to close a 10 bedded unit in St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, Dublin.

31/03/2026 - Dear Colleagues,

I wish to bring to your attention some updates regarding developments in matters that affect many members and are especially of note considering our upcoming conference takes place on April 16th and 17th.