Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

—— to lead this change through investment. The geographical spread of County Clare, as I am sure Deputy Carey will agree when he speaks later, will require extra ambulances and extra ambulance personal. It will require advanced paramedics. There are particular geographical matters between east and west Clare. East Clare currently has a period from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. without ambulance cover and we must address that. We must address the issue of west Clare. I know the Minister has frequented Loop Head and she will know it is 80 miles from Limerick. The fact that ambulances will be out of the county for longer periods of time requires that investment.

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