Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

National Ambulance Service: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of Maria ByrneMaria Byrne (Fine Gael)
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I should have started by thanking all the paramedics out there. They do a fantastic job under very difficult circumstances. They often have to visit horrific scenes. With regard to the well-being and support that is there for paramedics, is there a well-being and support programme in place? Those people need the same supports as they give to the people who are on the road. There is also a question around the whole area of dignity, inclusivity and accountability. Do the witnesses believe that this exists in the service? These are my final two questions.