Ambulance Service.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Ceisteanna (145)

Michael Lowry

Ceist:

188 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding for the Community Hospital of the Assumption in Thurles, County Tipperary, was sanctioned; the reason a modern ambulance base was not included in the plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31042/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

Responsibility for the provision of ambulance services in County Tipperary rests with the Mid-Western Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.