A statement from ISP

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Ambulance staff across Ireland are being asked to vote on a major proposal—but many feel they’ve had no say in shaping it.

A union that claims to represent the majority of staff may do so on paper, but on the ground, EMTs, Paramedics, Advanced Paramedics, and Supervisors are telling a very different story: they feel ignored, unrepresented, and excluded.

Worse still, a significant cohort of supervisors—many of whom work the same shift patterns, fall under the same terms and conditions, and remain clinically active—have been completely left out of the vote. This exclusion is not just an oversight. It is a denial of voice for those who help keep the system running, day and night.

Morale among ambulance crews is at a worrying low. Staff are overworked, stretched thin, and often go full shifts without a proper meal or break. And yet, they continue to show up—for every patient, every call, every time.

The Irish Society of Paramedicine stands with all our colleagues who are calling for fairness, transparency, and meaningful consultation.

We will continue to advocate for a profession that is respected, supported, and heard.

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