Mr. Martin Dunne:

As I stated, I cannot comment directly on specific incidents because I do not have the relevant information. The standard operating procedure is to dispatch the closest emergency vehicle. This would have occurred in the case highlighted by the Deputy. In some cases, two vehicles will be dispatched, depending on the skills set identified when triage is undertaken in the command and control centre. All of the paramedics are registered and trained to clinical practice guidelines, CPGs, to allow them to administer certain levels of medication. The advanced paramedics are licensed to administer a higher level of medication. If a call indicates a patient requires an advanced level of care, an advanced paramedic will also be dispatched, resulting in two vehicles being dispatched to a scene in some cases.