James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the efficiency of operating two ambulance services in Dublin City; if both services have integrated communications; if there is a central tracking system in order that a central controller would know the location of each ambulance in the event of an emergency and to maximise the use of the ambulances available; the adequacy of the ambulance fleet for the capital city of Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27284/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The HSE and Dublin City Council are in discussion regarding a number of practical issues, including the nature and terms on which Dublin Fire Brigade provides emergency ambulance services in Dublin. It is important to ensure that all of our pre-hospital emergency services, including the service provided by the Dublin Fire Brigade, function as a high quality, integrated health service. The advice of the Health Information and Quality Authority on pre-hospital care issues will be a significant factor in determining how services should be organised so that they operate efficiently and that clinical governance, patient safety and quality standards are met. I have requested the HSE respond directly to the Deputy regarding the detailed service matters raised.

Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [27295/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.