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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2026

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Questions (947)

Paul Lawless

Question:

947. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether any ambulances or ambulance staff assigned to County Mayo were prevented from responding to emergencies on the night of 10 January 2026 due to being delayed outside Mayo University Hospital with patients who could not be admitted immediately; if so, the number of such patients waiting in ambulances; the length of time each ambulance was delayed; the impact this had on emergency cover for areas such as Erris (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7374/26]

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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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