Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2025
840. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to holding a joint meeting of emergency service agencies/bodies to implement a plan for providing streamlined access for emergency services to gated housing complexes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57259/25]
View answerI can confirm that as part of its day-to-day operations the National Ambulance Service liaises regularly with colleagues in other Primary Response Agencies (PRAs) including, as appropriate, on matters pertaining to gaining access to inaccessible properties to treat patients.
Where buildings are gated and where access information is notified to NAS, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will routinely record the access information against the Eircode/address on its system. Where NAS crews require access to an inaccessible property, assistance is requested from NEOC to co-ordinate and facilitate access.
