Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012
583. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding allowances; if he intends to cut allowances to existing paramedics and for future paramedics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45760/12]
View answerThe Government has decided that, following the review of public sector allowances by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, certain allowances are no longer to be paid to new beneficiaries where there is no sustainable business case for their continued payment. This includes the Cardiac Allowances for pre-hospital care personnel. The Health Service Executive has informed health sector unions of the outcome of the review. Each sector has now been asked to review the continued payment to current beneficiaries of allowances that will no longer be paid to new beneficiaries. Any proposals for the elimination of allowances to current beneficiaries will be the subject of engagement with staff representatives.
