Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2023
318. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of a new paramedic training facility in Cork which was projected to open to trainees in January 2024; the current projected opening date for the facility; and the cost of the facility. [54312/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra319. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if the delayed opening of a new paramedic training facility in Cork is related to budgetary constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54313/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra320. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the number of paramedic trainees who had been issued contracts to train in a new facility in Cork; whether these trainees will be accommodated in other training centres; what assistance is available to trainees who may be asked to change training locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54314/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 318 to 320, inclusive, together.
As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
