David Cullinane
Question:2046. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when the National Ambulance Service will publish its workforce plan for 2022 to 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41906/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
Questions (2046, 2047, 2048, 2049)
David Cullinane
Question:2047. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the baseline whole-time equivalent staff required by the National Ambulance Service in each year from 2022 to 2026, in tabular form; the predicted turnover and retirement rates; the gross and net additional staff by grade required to meet these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41907/22]
View answerDavid Cullinane
Question:2048. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the additional capacity requirements needed to meet 2026 workforce requirements in terms of locations, fleet and equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41908/22]
View answerDavid Cullinane
Question:2049. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his plans to train and recruit the requisite number of paramedics to meet the needs of the National Ambulance Service by 2026; if he has identified the number of graduates required in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41909/22]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 2046 to 2049, inclusive, together.
The HSE is currently finalising a new five year strategic plan for the National Ambulance Service (NAS), which will build on the significant programme of reform that has been progressed by the ambulance service in recent years. The strategic plan will incorporate the findings from an independently conducted national demand and capacity analysis, which the HSE has commissioned to inform future capacity requirements and workforce planning to 2027.
Concerning the Deputy's specific enquiries, I have asked the HSE to respond directly as soon as possible.
Question No. 2047 answered with Question No. 2046.
Question No. 2048 answered with Question No. 2046.
Question No. 2049 answered with Question No. 2046.