Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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149. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the ambulance service provided from Kilbarrack fire station will not be withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38743/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Ambulance services in the Dublin area are provided by Dublin Fire Brigade under an agreement between Dublin City Council and the HSE. Distribution of resources within the city is a matter, in the first instance, for Dublin Fire Brigade.

The Deputy may wish to note that an independent review of emergency ambulance services in Dublin is currently under way to determine the best model of ambulance provision for the city, including distribution of services. The review was commissioned by Dublin City Council and the HSE and is being carried out by the UK Association of Ambulance Chief Executives. I am advised that the review is expected to be completed in the New Year.