James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I am not having a debate. I am merely making a point that is relevant to pending legislation, which is that the Bill may define eligibility but it is not defining entitlement. That is the issue for people, namely, clarity around to what they are or are not entitled.

I will inquire about a second Bill, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle. Ambulance services are currently not subject to HIQA inspection, as far as I know. There is a situation in Dublin city where there are Dublin fire brigade ambulances and also HSE ambulances. In Fingal, north Dublin, an ambulance which made 4,500 calls last year will be withdrawn because the HSE will not continue the service.

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