Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Pearse Doherty - PQ 17461-26
Deputy Doherty asked about newly qualified paramedics having to apply for permanent positions. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: March 2026
Updated: April 2026
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Question from Deputy Pearse Doherty - PQ 17461-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the reason for recent changes this month for newly qualified paramedics now having to apply for permanent positions in the HSE National Ambulance Service, when previously the long established practice was they were offered permanent positions with the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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