Ambulance Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (1564)

Colm Burke

Question:

1564. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the reason that the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council is awarding qualifications to the paramedics and advanced paramedics that are not able to pass a competency assessment based on PHECC guidelines and training standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1746/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is the independent statutory body with responsibility for standards, training and education in prehospital emergency care, including the award of the National Qualification in Emergency Medical Technology (NQEMT).  Accordingly, I have asked the PHECC to respond to the Deputy in the matter, as soon as possible.