The HSE has issued a strong statement condemning all incidents of racist abuse and assaults against international staff, following recent attacks that have raised concerns within migrant communities. Chief People Officer Anne Marie Hoey described such abuse as unacceptable and emphasised the organisation’s duty to create a safe environment for staff and service users.
In the statement, the HSE highlighted the essential contribution of international healthcare workers to Ireland’s services. International staff make up over 15% of the HSE workforce, and nurses and midwives from India, Africa and other Asian countries account for 23% of all HSE nurses and midwives. The HSE reiterated that many essential services would be seriously threatened without this workforce.
The organisation outlined supports for staff, including the Dignity at Work Policy, risk assessment and training, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme. It is reviewing policies on work‑related aggression and violence to ensure robust prevention and response measures.
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