Patient Transport
Dail Éireann — 2025-10-14
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Michael Murphy (FG), Tipperary South

I thank the Minister of State for the response, but I emphasise again that this issue is not theoretical. It is happening daily. When people are sick, anxious or dependent on transport to receive treatment, the ability to get through on the phone is not a luxury; it is a necessity. This service must be accessible, responsive and properly resourced. I urge that the HSE be directed to carry out an immediate service review focusing specifically on communication systems, staffing levels, call-handling capacity and response protocols.
I also believe that there should be a dedicated contact point within the south-east community healthcare area for public representatives to escalate urgent cases where patients are being left stranded. This is a straightforward fix if there is leadership and oversight. The people of the south east deserve better. My own constituents in south Tipperary deserve better. I am asking that the HSE ensures that this issue is resolved once and for all.

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Sitting date: 2025-10-14