Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

1657. To ask the Minister for Health if she will take steps to increase the number of advanced paramedics being trained across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11463/25]

Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

1658. To ask the Minister for Health if she will ensure staff applying for the helicopter emergency medical service do not have to forfeit their advanced paramedic allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11464/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1657 and 1658 together.

As these are operational matters for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.