Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí - PQ 9855-26
Deputy Ó Muirí asked for update on the recruitment of physician associates. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: February 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí - PQ 9855-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the HSE’s pause on the recruitment of physician associates; the reason for the continued delay in completing the review of the PA role; the expected timeline for publication of this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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