Ambulance Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Questions (611)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

611. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the number of times the ambulance at James Street, Dublin has been out of scheduled service in the past 12 months due to the full compliment of rostered staff being unavailable, that is, dropped shifts; the reasons for same; his plans to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2488/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.