Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is a pity the Minister did not answer the question I put to him. What mechanisms are now in place to monitor ambulance response times, in light of the fact that the Minister has now stated that he is not going to comply with the HIQA criteria? I am surprised that the Minister is not aware of the coroner's comments, not only because of the extensive media coverage given to them but because I tabled a parliamentary question on that specific issue. I am disappointed that something as prominent as this has not been brought to the Minister's attention.

On the west specifically, what is the situation regarding the use of existing resources? What are the plans, for example, for the ambulance base in Tuam that is lying idle because of a lack or resources and staff to man it? Where is the long-promised and long-planned ambulance base for the communities in west Roscommon?

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