Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 September 2024
117. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the rationale behind the recent decision by the National Ambulance Service to reduce ambulance coverage in Cork County by removing an ambulance from each base from Monday to Thursday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38111/24]
View answer118. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if a risk assessment was conducted by the National Ambulance Service prior to the decision to reduce ambulance coverage in Cork County from Monday to Thursday; if he will outline the impact this reduction is expected to have on response times and patient safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38112/24]
View answer119. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if his Department will review the decision by the National Ambulance Service to reduce ambulance coverage in Cork County by removing an ambulance from each base during weekdays; if he will consider reinstating full coverage in light of concerns from local communities and healthcare providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38113/24]
View answer120. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the contingency plans that are in place to ensure adequate emergency medical services in County Cork following the reduction of ambulance coverage from Monday to Thursday; if additional resources will be provided to mitigate any potential service gaps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38114/24]
View answer121. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the criteria used by the National Ambulance Service in making the decision to reduce ambulance services in Cork County from Monday to Thursday; if alternative models of care or staffing arrangements were considered to avoid service reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38115/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 117, 118, 119, 120 and 121 together.
As these are service matters for the National Ambulance Service, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
