Ambulance Service.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Questions (63)

Brian Hayes

Question:

163 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress made regarding a commitment given by her to a call by the Association of Ambulance Personnel to provide stab vests to paramedics operating in high risk areas; if she met with ambulance personnel within the Health Service Executive in view of her assurance that such a group would be recognised as stakeholders to investigate claims made by ambulance personnel; if so, the actions that she has taken consequent to that meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31907/08]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

Operational 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.