Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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I confirm that correspondence in relation to this matter has been received in the Department. However, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has no role in the provision of ambulance services in the State.

Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services, including the National Ambulance Service, is a matter for the Health Service Executive which is under the aegis of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children.

Dublin Fire Brigade provides an ambulance service in the Dublin area on behalf of the Health Service Executive. I have no function in relation to the allocation of ambulances, which is a matter to be decided by Dublin City Council and the Health Service Executive.