Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 9 Oct 2002

Vol. 554 No. 5

Written Answers. - Ambulance Service.

Denis Naughten

Question:

1041 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be approved for the development of an ambulance service in the west Roscommon-east Mayo area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16016/02]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

Responsibility for the provision of ambulance services in the Roscommon-Mayo region rests with the Western Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.