Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1561. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that a system will be put in place to ensure adequate capacity in the National Ambulance College for successful candidates to the National Ambulance Service to commence any induction and training required within 90 days of the campaign closing, in order that no successful candidates are left waiting on the panel indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1743/23]
View answer1562. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to putting in place a time limit of 90 days for the time that successful candidates can be left on a panel before a formal job offer is made in the National Ambulance Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1744/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1561 and 1562 together.
As these items relate to operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy Directly as soon as possible.
