Ambulance Service

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Questions (1025)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

1025. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE continues to refuse to pay Dublin City Council for the provision of the ambulance service in Swords, County Dublin, which stands at €12 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21207/20]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provides emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county by arrangement between Dublin City Council and the Health Service Executive (HSE). As the funding arrangement is an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.