Inquiry into HSE failure to meet life-saving ambulance target times

The HSE’s repeated failure to meet life-saving ambulance target times is set to be examined by the country’s independent medical watchdog.

Inquiry into HSE failure to meet life-saving ambulance target times

The Health Information Quality Authority confirmed the move to the Irish Examiner after serious concern was raised over the ongoing delays by patients and frontline staff yesterday.

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland show yesterday, National Ambulance Service Representative Association chairman Michael Dixon claimed changes in the ambulance system are cutting resources and putting lives at risk.

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