Ambulance Service
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-22
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Claire Kerrane (SF), Roscommon-Galway

A commitment was made in 2011 when the accident and emergency department in Roscommon town was closed that because of the much greater distance to the nearest such department, we would have 24-7 advanced paramedic cover from the rapid response vehicle. In the last number of months, the overtime that was being used, initially on a Thursday night and now on a Monday night, has been pulled so the rapid response vehicle is parked up for 12 hours. Why is that happening?

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Sitting date: 2026-01-22