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Ambulance Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2026

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Questions (573)

Paula Butterly

Question:

573. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of delays in progressing the National Ambulance Service Student Paramedic Apprenticeship competition (NRS14980), which opened in September 2025; the reasons aptitude tests and interviews have not yet commenced; whether training places in affiliated colleges risk remaining vacant as a result; the impact on National Ambulance Service workforce planning and staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66590/26]

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As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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