Ambulance Service Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (1098)

Denis Naughten

Question:

1098. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm if the National Ambulance Service has a policy of not replacing a crew member calling in sick or going out sick on a day shift; the number of times this has happened in the last available monthly period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34955/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.