1800. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the rationale for extending Specific Purpose Contracts where the stated purpose of those contracts has now been fulfilled; if legal advice was sought regarding the appropriateness of using the same contractual mechanism after the original purpose has been achieved; the reason this cohort is being treated differently to previous graduating cohorts of paramedics who, upon successful completion of Year 3 and registration with PHECC, transitioned directly from Specific Purpose Contracts to permanent posts within the National Ambulance Service; if she will confirm that no paramedic within this cohort will experience a break in service or interruption to pay or employment status arising from the timing of these contract extensions; and the steps being taken to ensure continuity of employment during rostered shifts. [18982/26]

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1800. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the rationale for extending Specific Purpose Contracts where the stated purpose of those contracts has now been fulfilled; if legal advice was sought regarding the appropriateness of using the same contractual mechanism after the original purpose has been achieved; the reason this cohort is being treated differently to previous graduating cohorts of paramedics who, upon successful completion of Year 3 and registration with PHECC, transitioned directly from Specific Purpose Contracts to permanent posts within the National Ambulance Service; if she will confirm that no paramedic within this cohort will experience a break in service or interruption to pay or employment status arising from the timing of these contract extensions; and the steps being taken to ensure continuity of employment during rostered shifts. [18982/26]

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