Fitness to Practise

As part of our aim of protecting the public, NMBI is legally responsible for considering complaints against nurses and midwives who practise in Ireland.

The publications in this section provide information on the complaints process for the public, employers and for nurses and midwives themselves. Information about submitting a complaint is also provided as is information on the inquiry process and details of the sanctions that can be taken and guidance for nurses and midwives who are the subject of a complaint.

Inquiry Information Booklet for Registrants

Guides

Making a Complaint

NMBI has published guidance to assist in understanding the complaints process. 

Responding to a Complaint to NMBI

NMBI has published guidance to assist nurses and midwives who are subject to a complaint.

Sanctions in cases against nurses or midwives

Details of the sanctions that can be imposed and the factors that the Board may consider in deciding what sanction(s) to impose are set out in the booklet Guidance on Sanctions (March 2018).

The Role of the Expert Witness

NMBI has prepared a booklet to assist those who are called to be a witness at a Fitness to Practise Inquiry.

State of Complaints 2023