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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (1049)

Martin Ferris

Question:

1049. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in a transfer by ambulance of a seriously ill infant to the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork form Kerry General Hospital on 17 September 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/13]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I am informed by the National Ambulance Service that a private ambulance company carried out this transfer. I have no role in the provision of private ambulance services for patients.