Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005
119 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the different system in place between the Dublin fire brigade service and the other non-Dublin fire services in relation to the ambulance service and the contract with the Eastern Health Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4344/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of ambulance services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and reply directly to the Deputy.
