I am advised that the numbers of those with paramedic/advanced paramedic qualifications in the Defence Forces during the periods requested is as follows:
Qualification
|
2020 (at 31 Dec)
|
2021 (at 31 Dec)
|
2022 (at 31 Dec)
|
2023 (at 31 Jan)
|
Advanced Paramedic (AP)
|
16
|
15
|
10
|
19
|
Paramedic
|
30
|
29
|
21
|
9
|
Total
|
46
|
44
|
31
|
28
|
I am further advised that the annual recruitment for each qualification during the periods requested (i.e. inclusive of those starting training or achieving qualifications) is as follows:
Qualification
|
2020
|
2021
|
2022
|
2023 (to 31 Jan)
|
Advanced Paramedic (AP)
|
8
|
6
|
8
|
2
|
Paramedic
|
2
|
5
|
7
|
0
|
Total
|
10
|
11
|
15
|
2
|
It should be noted that there are no specific appointments for these specialties within the Chief of Staff’s Administrative Instruction CS4 establishment, which provides only for 3* Medics. Medic vacancies arising are filled, as appropriate, by individuals possessing the qualifications required to comply, with standards set by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC).