Pádraig Rice (Cork South-Central, Social Democrats)

I have a number of questions. It is clear that there is a range of issues across the board. What is concerning for me is the rejection twice by staff of what was put to them. That signals to me real issues and concerns. We had proposals rejected in 2023 and again this year. Some 69% of members rejecting an agreement that was put to them is quite high and would be quite concerning. Despite these proposals including pay increases, staff had concerns around unsafe crew models. What does the National Ambulance Service intend to do to rebuild trust with staff and ensure reforms prioritise safety over cost cutting?