Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 April 2009
92 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ascertain from the Health Service Executive if there are private ambulance service contracts from the HSE due for publication, in particular intermediate care transfers; the date on which same will occur; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13876/09]
Amharc ar fhreagra93 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will ascertain from the Health Service Executive the reason some private ambulance services currently on the VHI directory of private ambulance service providers are being excluded from accessing VHI patients in HSE facilities despite having undergone an independent clinical and quality audit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13877/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together.
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
