Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when an ambulance base will be established in the Mulranny, Achill and Ballycroy areas of County Mayo in view of the proven need as prioritised by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18375/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for considering new capital proposals or progressing those in the health capital programme.

Accordingly, my Department is requesting the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Ciarán Cuffe (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to provide defibrillators in all ambulances; if she will ensure that staff are fully trained in their use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18377/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the provision of ambulance services.

The Executive has advised that all of its ambulances are equipped with defibrillators and that the Emergency Medical Technicians who operate them are appropriately trained in their use.