Dáil Éireann - Volume 263 - 15 November, 1972

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ambulance Service.

9. Dr. O'Connell asked the Minister for Health the total number of ambulances in each of the health board areas; and whether he considers this number adequate.

Mr. Childers: The numbers of ambulances is as follows:—

Eastern Health Board

48

Southern     ,,         ,,

26

South Eastern Health Board

25

Mid-Western     ,,           ,,

20

Western              ,,           ,,

19

North Eastern     ,,           ,,

16

North Western   ,,           ,,

12

Midland              ,,           ,,

12

These numbers are considered adequate.

Mr. Kavanagh: In respect of the Eastern Health Board can the Minister say what is the breakdown between Counties Wicklow, Kildare and Dublin?

Mr. Childers: I have not got that information to hand.

An Ceann Comhairle: It is a separate question.