Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2025
743. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of persons recruited for the National Ambulance Service in each county over each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15288/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra745. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency medical technicians, emergency medical controllers and student paramedics hired to address the National Ambulance Service shortfall of an additional 1,080 staff since the recruitment panel was set up in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15290/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 743 and 745 together.
Sustained investment in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has resulted in it workforce rising from 1,928 whole time equivalents (WTEs) in January 2020 to 2,409 as of January this year - a rise of 481 WTEs or 25%. Of the current staff number, over 85% work in direct patient facing roles.
Regarding the specific questions raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly, as soon as possible.
