AQW 46700/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 04/06/2015
Answered On Date: 17/06/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.