James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Calleary appears to hold the view that the operation can be a success, even if the patient dies.

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An independent capacity analysis of the national ambulance service conducted by the UK Association of Ambulance Chief Executives will be completed this autumn. This will compare resources to demand and activity levels nationwide.

The Health Service Executive and Dublin City Council commissioned a joint review of the Dublin Fire Brigade emergency service to determine the best model for emergency care provision in Dublin. The final report of the review is expected this summer. It would be premature to speculate on what effect the outcome of the review may have on any future arrangements between the HSE and Dublin Fire Brigade.

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