I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 to 285, inclusive, together.
The Deputy has raised a number of issues in relation to Health Sector National Staff Surveys which were carried out in 2016 and 2018. The purpose of these surveys was to measure employee sentiment and engagement within the publicly funded Health Sector.
As with all surveys, they raised a number of both positive and negative results. These results have prompted the National Ambulance Service to take a range of measures to address the areas where improvements could be made.
There are a number of ongoing programmes and initiatives being undertaken and supported by the National Ambulance Service. For example, a number of NAS managers across the country have undertaken Leadership Development Programmes including Continuous Quality Improvement courses.
Staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives and programmes are ongoing in the NAS as part of Healthy Ireland including significant focus on staff health initiatives such as mental wellbeing, physical activity, health checks and improving the workplace environment. The NAS is also developing anti bullying work place initiatives in line with the Positive Workplace Programme and bespoke sessions for the NAS are currently in development.