Lack of funding for ambulance service 'must be ugently addressed'

HSE's lack of funding for Dublin Fire Brigade Emergency Ambulance Service must be addressed as a matter of urgency, it has been claimed.

Sinn Fein's Cllr Daithi Doolan slammed the health service's refusal to adequately fund the emergency ambulance service. He said: "The HSE made a contribution of €9.1m out of a total cost of €18.6m back in 2013.

"Their contribution remains at €9.1m despite the fact that the cost has increased to €29.6m. The outstanding bill is paid by Dublin's four local authorities.