The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has formally unveiled its Statement of Strategy for 2026-2029, setting out a clear roadmap to enhance public safety while supporting and strengthening the professions it regulates.
Speakers at the launch event included Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna, NMBI President Áine Lynch, NMBI Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Donohoe, and NMBI Head of Operations Kathyann Barrett.
Key objectives of the strategy are public protection through right-touch regulation; nursing and midwifery support and empowerment; and organisational agility. It will be rolled out over four years, from 2026 to 2029. Throughout this period, NMBI will continuously monitor progress and report outcomes to the Board and through its annual reports.
Speaking at the launch, Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, welcomed the strategy, and commended the “wide range of stakeholders” NMBI engaged while developing the document. “The outcome is a robust strategy with public protection at is core,” she said.
“I extend my sincere thanks to NMBI on their collaborative approach throughout the development of the Strategy, and I look forward to seeing its core objectives put into action over the next four years.”
NMBI President, Áine Lynch, added: “Our new strategy charts a clear path for the years ahead, ensuring NMBI continues to protect the public while supporting the professions to deliver safe, high-quality care. Shaped by extensive consultation, it reflects diverse insights on priorities such as upstream regulation, professional competence, and digital transformation.”
Also commenting, NMBI Chief Executive Officer, Carolyn Donohoe, said: “NMBI as an agile regulator is ready to support more than 93,000 nurses and midwives in providing trusted, compassionate care.
“Over the next four years with this strategy, we are committed to creating a proactive regulatory environment that protects patients by enabling nurses and midwives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
“Guided by legislation, our focus remains on maintaining a robust Register, setting strong education standards, offering clear guidance, and handling complaints with fairness and efficiency. At the heart of this strategy is our dedication to collaboration, integrity, and compassion – values that guide every action we take.”
The Statement of Strategy 2026-2029 is available on the NMBI website.
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