Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I note the points the Deputy raised in respect of Roscommon and the roster. There are currently two vacancies. I understand an offer has been made for one of the posts through the National Ambulance Service national transfer process and options for the filling of the second post are being examined. I have asked my Department to follow up on that issue with the NAS and to look at the particular issue of rostering for daytime services on a Thursday. I understand the needs of the people of Roscommon.

The Deputy raised other issues, including the AP courses. My Department will follow up with the HSE on that matter as well. She also referred to the air ambulance service, which was supposed to be in place in January. We will also follow up on that point. However, with respect to the key element the Deputy raised - the removal of 24-7 advanced paramedic cover in Roscommon - she is effectively speaking about the roster for daytime services on Thursdays. I have been led to understand that an offer has been made for one of the two vacant posts through the NAS transfer process and that the options for filling the second post are being examined. We will be following up with the NAS on those particular two vacant posts in the context of providing a roster for the daytime services on Thursdays.

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