Dear Members

Following several queries, it is important that PNA, NASRA branch clearly explains its position on the proposed document on modernisation and transformation.

NASRA does not endorse the proposed document on modernisation and transformation. It is NASRA’s strongly held view that the initial draft proposal to be balloted on stops a long way short of staff expectations, all of which are legitimate and by now well documented.

We are always glad to hear from NASRA members and to have contributions to Frontline on matters of concern or interest to members.

Why experienced NASRA and legal support are essential in facing complaints. 

Paramedics commonly work with limited resources and inadequate organisational support that can culminate in burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.

While we appreciate that sexual harassment is a difficult subject it must be addressed. HSE staff surveys since 2016 have identified bullying and harassment within the NAS, but they have not addressed the specific question of sexual harassment within the Irish ambulance service.  

By Brendan Flynn  

On Friday March 31^st the ambulance staff of Mullingar ambulance station  welcomed the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD to the official opening of their new state of the art station.

By Brendan Flynn  

The exercise on Roles and Responsibilities began in January 2019 with the intention of publishing a report by June 2019.