Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1565. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the reason that the National Ambulance Service uses an induction programme in lieu of competency assessments for Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council-registered EMTs and does not apply a similar process to PHECC-registered paramedics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1747/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra1566. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the reason that the National Ambulance Service does not accept Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council-qualified paramedics onto an induction programme where any policy or educational gaps can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1748/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1565 and 1566 together.
As this item relates to operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
