Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2025
166. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health her views regarding the national ambulance service being under-resourced in terms of the low number of ambulances in its fleet and a lack of paramedics to give full coverage to the County Clare with maximum time efficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50568/25]
View answerThe National Ambulance Service (NAS) received a HSE National Service Plan allocation of €285 million in 2025, representing a significant increase on investment in previous years.
The 2025 allocation includes €8 million in funding for new service developments, which will deliver 180 additional posts in the NAS to strengthen frontline emergency services, expand NAS alternative care pathways and support continued development of NAS specialist services such as the NAS Critical Care Retrieval Service.
Concerning the Deputy's specific inquiry concerning NAS resourcing in Co Clare, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
