Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
525 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if instructions have been given to the ambulance service to the effect that they are not to attend motor accidents until informed that a person is trapped; the position in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30481/08]
View answerOperational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services, including ambulance services, has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
