Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of ambulances available in the Roscommon and east Galway areas 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. [11678/05]

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 180: 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 Roscommon and east Galway areas of the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11679/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 180 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 western area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.