Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2004
211 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from persons (details supplied) requesting a meeting to discuss the future of the provision of emergency ambulance cover in Dublin; and if she will hold such a meeting in the immediate future in view of the impending dissolution of the health boards. [26787/04]
View answer212 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the way in which emergency ambulance cover will be provided in Dublin city and county, and the structures and procedures that will be put in place following the dissolution of the health boards. [26788/04]
View answer213 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the level of emergency ambulance provision for Dublin city and county is adequate to meet the needs of the growing population. [26789/04]
View answer214 Mr. Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the proposals to make Dublin City Council the statutory emergency ambulance provider for Dublin city and county; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the management and workers of Dublin Fire Brigade support such a change; and her views on this suggestion. [26790/04]
View answerI propose to takes Questions Nos. 211 to 214, inclusive, together.
I have agreed to a request from SIPTU on behalf of their members in Dublin Fire Brigade to discuss issues in relation to the provision of emergency ambulance services in the Dublin area following the establishment of the Health Services Executive. I do not consider that it would be appropriate to make any further comment in advance of the meeting.
