Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
299. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of paramedics and advanced paramedics in the Defence Forces in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; the annual recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6701/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that the numbers of those with paramedic/advanced paramedic qualifications in the Defence Forces during the periods requested is as follows:
|
Qualification |
2020 (at 31 Dec) |
2021 (at 31 Dec) |
2022 (at 31 Dec) |
2023 (at 31 Jan) |
|
Advanced Paramedic (AP) |
16 |
15 |
10 |
19 |
|
Paramedic |
30 |
29 |
21 |
9 |
|
Total |
46 |
44 |
31 |
28 |
I am further advised that the annual recruitment for each qualification during the periods requested (i.e. inclusive of those starting training or achieving qualifications) is as follows:
|
Qualification |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 (to 31 Jan) |
|
Advanced Paramedic (AP) |
8 |
6 |
8 |
2 |
|
Paramedic |
2 |
5 |
7 |
0 |
|
Total |
10 |
11 |
15 |
2 |
It should be noted that there are no specific appointments for these specialties within the Chief of Staff’s Administrative Instruction CS4 establishment, which provides only for 3* Medics. Medic vacancies arising are filled, as appropriate, by individuals possessing the qualifications required to comply, with standards set by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC).
