Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the nature of the investigations that are underway into the recent death of an ambulance worker; the guidelines that are in place to protect the safety of staff and patients travelling in ambulances; if structural examinations of ambulances are being carried out as a result of the accident; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25908/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I was very saddened to hear of the tragic death of an HSE paramedic while he was on duty earlier this month. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of the person involved.

I understand that the HSE, the Health and Safety Authority and the Gardaí are conducting investigations into this accident. I have arranged for the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the measures in place to ensure the safety of patients and staff travelling in ambulances.