Fianna Fáil Press Office
Cllr Paul McAuliffe
Dublin North-West
15 February 2016
FF committed to retention of Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance service
Fianna Fáil Leader on Dublin City Council Cllr Paul McAuliffe says his party will retain the Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance service.
The General Election candidate in Dublin North-West commented, “I want to state categorically that Fianna Fáil has no plans to discontinue the involvement of Dublin Fire Brigade in the provision of ambulance services in the capital. There has been a lot of speculation about the HSE and National Ambulance Service taking over the current ambulance provision from Dublin Fire Brigade.
“My Fianna Fáil colleagues in all 4 local authorities in Dublin have worked closely with members of the Dublin Fire Brigade over the past number of years. The paramedic services based at the Dublin fire stations have a proud tradition of the highest quality paramedic training that meets all international standards.
“As Fianna Fáil leader on Dublin City Council I have continually opposed any unilateral change to the Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance service and will continue to do so. My Fianna Fáil colleagues and myself will never support any change that is not fully endorsed by the Dublin Fire Brigade personnel themselves”.
