AQW 46700/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQO 8177/11-15, of the 94 vacancies in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, to detail how many positions have been (i) offered; and (ii) filled.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 4 June 2015

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Tabled
4 June 2015
Answer due by
19 June 2015
Answered
17 June 201513 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Of the 94 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) vacancies in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service referred to in my previous answer, 20 positions have already been filled and a further 24 positions will be filled by 24 July 2015. The remaining vacancies are being filled on a phased basis during 2015/16 to coordinate with the associated training programmes.

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