Ambulance Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Ceisteanna (629)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

629. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will give an assurance that the 24 hour ambulance service that operates out of Kenmare Community Hospital, County Kerry, will be retained in its present form in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51483/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

The provision of ambulances is a matter for the National Ambulance Service, which are part of the Health Service Executive. Therefore, I have asked them to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

Question No. 630 answered with Question No. 566.