Ambulance Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Questions (1032)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

1032. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent audit of the management of hazardous waste by the Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance service; his views on this; his plans to ensure all the recommendations arising out of the audit are fully actioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10524/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) provides emergency ambulance services in Dublin City and County through a funding support agreement between Dublin City Council and the Health Service Executive (HSE). In the first instance, queries relating to governance and oversight of DFB are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.