Mr. Dennis Keeley:

I can break down the more urgent needs into a number of particular issues. Resources are obviously a significant factor. Dublin Fire Brigade is operating with 14 ambulances. Our colleagues in the National Ambulance Service, NAS, reach out for support. They also seem to have a deficit of resources to support the requirement. Working in conjunction with our colleagues in NAS, we need to utilise alternative pathways and maximise capacity to treat patients in their homes or alternative locations rather than taking them to accident and emergency departments. That area needs to be expanded and Dublin Fire Brigade is working with NAS on that pilot at the moment. This issue is predominantly around resources and it is the biggest issue.