135 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will indicate the cost to the Health Service Executive west of providing a private ambulance service within the area; the cost of a taxi service and mini bus service to patients for each year 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43197/10]

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.