Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Does Mr. Kenny feel there is discontent within members who feel that they may not be listened to? Is there any way of improving that? I have seen this in different areas. Ambulance paramedics can address issues and problems they know about in their local areas. I welcome the involvement of management, but as the witnesses know paramedics know what is happening locally. If they cannot bring a particular issue to the attention of management or unions that then becomes a major issue. Do the witnesses have concerns about that? Do they feel there is another way to address members to ensure they have more of a say? Having spoken to paramedics, I feel that some of them want to be listened to. Do the witnesses think that can happen? How can we make those changes?