Ambulance Service

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Questions (557, 558, 559)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

557. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced paramedics working in the National Ambulance Service. [9007/24]

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Claire Kerrane

Question:

558. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of advanced paramedics working in the National Ambulance Service in 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2024. [9008/24]

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559. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to advise when the National Ambulance Service (NAS) stopped training advanced paramedics; the rationale for this decision; if there was engagement with the Minister on this decision; if the NAS is aware that this decision means paramedics cannot upskill via the training which was available, and now cannot progress and advance to this level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9009/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 557 to 559, inclusive, together.

As these relate to service and operational matters for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Question No. 558 answered with Question No. 557.

Question No. 559 answered with Question No. 557.