Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022
802. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the provision of an ambulance following an incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, emergency ambulance services in Dublin are provided by the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) through a funding arrangement between Dublin City Council and the HSE. In the first instance, queries relating to the performance oversight of the DFB are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) also provides some emergency capacity within the greater Dublin area, where required. The NAS also provides additional resources from neighbouring counties to address demand in Dublin, including motorbikes, rapid response vehicles and emergency ambulances. In addition, ambulances from other parts of the country, which may be travelling to or from a Dublin hospital, may be available to respond to emergency calls in the Dublin area where they are the nearest resource to a patient.
