Ambulance Service

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Questions (924, 925, 926)

Ken O'Flynn

Question:

924. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is informed of ambulance allocation or response delays exceeding defined thresholds, including delays exceeding 60 minutes. [32327/26]

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Ken O'Flynn

Question:

925. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether ambulance dispatch timelines are formally linked to patient outcome monitoring or risk classification systems. [32328/26]

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Ken O'Flynn

Question:

926. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether any national reporting framework exists for extreme ambulance delays and if such data is reported to her Department. [32329/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 924, 925 and 926 together.

As outlined to the Deputy in previous replies to his questions, National Ambulance Service performance against Key Performance Indicator targets included in the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan is reported on a monthly basis in line with the HSE's Performance Management Framework. The HSE Framework is designed to ensure that delivery of all its healthcare services, including those provided by the NAS, are of the highest quality.

HSE performance is assessed against the targets and objectives in the NSP using a comprehensive Performance Engagement Model.

Regarding the other specific inquiries made by the Deputy I have asked the HSE to respond to him directly with any further information it may have.

Question No. 925 answered with Question No. 924.

Question No. 926 answered with Question No. 924.