Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2023
65. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the policy that regulates our health services' international cooperation, in light of the National Ambulance Service's recent trip to Israel's national emergency medical service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26676/23]
View answerInternational engagement in the health sector takes place across a wide range of areas and at all levels, from ministerial and official to technical and clinical. I am very supportive of Ireland’s international engagement in the health area and the clear benefit it brings, from exchange of expertise and best practice to helping address shared challenges. Much of this engagement takes place in multilateral settings including through the European Union and World Health Organisation. In the case of bilateral engagement, observations may be sought from the Department of Health, which links with the Department of Foreign Affairs as appropriate, to ensure a proposed engagement is compatible with Government policy positions. This was the case with the recent study visit by the National Ambulance Service to Israel’s national Emergency Medical Service.
