Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)

I seek clarification or direction from the Taoiseach on the question of legislation to deal with trained ambulance personnel, EMTs, who are unable to administer essential drugs because they are not licensed to do so. They are not legally qualified even though they have the capability and knowledge to do so. Legislation in this regard has been promised but there has been no guidance. When will the Bill to give legal status to paramedics and allow them to save lives be introduced? It is a simple but essential matter for paramedics in the helicopter emergency medical service.

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