Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 November 2005

11:00 am

Photo of Michael KittMichael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I support the calls for a debate on western development. Taking Senator MacSharry's comments we could have a good debate on what is needed and what is happening with the spatial strategy and transport policy.

There is an investigation into the lack of response to an ambulance call in the south west. However, this problem exists in many parts of the country. The ambulance service in the Castlebar centre or Galway city is on call to serve north Galway. However, the service in Galway city has indicated it is so busy it cannot serve north Galway. I would like this issue debated.

I have collected 4,000 signatures in a petition calling for an ambulance base in Tuam, which I have given to the Tánaiste. It is important to have an ambulance base prior to discussing the provision of a proper ambulance service. Will the Acting Leader bring the matter to the notice of the Tánaiste? If we have a debate on health, we should discuss the ambulance service, which is the first point of contact with the health service for many people in rural areas. Many people in the west are not served well by the ambulance service.

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