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flag Irish nurses protest staffing shortages, citing patient safety risks amid rising emergency visits and burnout.

flag Nurses at Naas General Hospital in Ireland are threatening work stoppages over staffing shortages, with the Irish Nursing and Midwives Organisation (INMO) conducting a work-to-rule campaign since Monday. flag The union says staffing has not kept pace with a 25% rise in emergency department attendances over three years, despite population growth and increased demand from nearby nursing homes. flag Unfilled maternity leave positions and rising workloads have led to burnout, unpaid overtime, and concerns about patient safety and dignity. flag While the Health Service Executive (HSE) acknowledges the issues, notes recent staffing increases, and says it remains open to talks, the INMO calls current proposals insufficient and demands urgent, concrete solutions. flag The dispute centers on patient safety, not pay.

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