February 27, 2026
NMBI is pleased to officially launch its Statement of Strategy 2026-2029.
NMBI is pleased to officially launch its Statement of Strategy 2026-2029.
The Statement of Strategy 2026-2029 provides a roadmap designed to strengthen public safety while empowering the professions that NMBI regulates.
The key objectives are:
- Public protection through right-touch regulation
- Nursing and midwifery support and empowerment
- Organisational agility.
This strategy will be implemented over a four-year period, from 2026 to 2029. NMBI will regularly assess progress throughout the strategy’s lifecycle, reporting on outcomes to the Board and in annual reports.
Speaking at the launch, Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health said: “I welcome the NMBI Statement of Strategy for 2026–2029. The strategy sets out the approach for NMBI to achieve its ambitious programme of work that will continue to protect the public and support the continued development of nurses and midwives.
“NMBI engaged with a wide range of stakeholders in developing this strategy. The outcome is a robust strategy with public protection at is core and aims to support the contribution of nurses and midwives in delivering safe and quality care.
“The Strategy’s three core objectives: enhancing public protection through right-touch regulation, empowering nurses and midwives and fostering organisational agility continues to build on this partnership through increasing public and patient involvement and inter-regulatory collaboration.
“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 said: “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. The strategy sets out our three core aims: enhancing public protection through right‑touch regulation, empowering nurses and midwives and building organisational agility.”
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.”
Speakers on the morning included Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health., Rachel Kenna; NMBI President, Áine Lynch; NMBI Chief Executive Officer, Carolyn Donohoe and NMBI Head of Operations, Kathyann Barrett.
The Statement of Strategy 2026-2029 is available here.