Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent)
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424. To ask the Minister for Health the collective agreement between the recognised unions and the HSE regarding paramedic ICO locations; and if there have been adverse incidents regarding this agreement. [12123/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent)
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425. To ask the Minister for Health his views in whether ICO staff should progress to paramedic training and compete for training with members of the public. [12124/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent)
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426. To ask the Minister for Health if the current roster is the minimum staffing level for ICO nationally. [12125/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent)
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427. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that paramedics in the national ambulance service are being refused payment for attending court when summoned by the court to give evidence on behalf of the State; his views on whether the HSE may be in breach of its financial regulations on the matter; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that paramedics are being sent to alternative State agencies to retrieve payment contrary to the HSE financial regulations policy. [12126/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this question relates to operational issues, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.