Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of ambulances available in the Kildare and west Wicklow area of the Health Service Executive; the years of service of each ambulance; her plans to update the service and replace the ambulances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6562/05]

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself with the radio control efficiency of the ambulance service within the Kildare and west Wicklow area of the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6563/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take QuestionsNos. 148 and 149 together.

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of ambulance services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.