Ambulance Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Ceisteanna (1025)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

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]

Freagraí scríofa

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.