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During the first two months of this year, one person in the south of the country was waiting over 13 hours for an ambulance (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Ambulance response times increase annually since 2019

New figures obtained from the National Ambulance Service show that the average response time by ambulances for Category 1 life-threatening cases across the country has increased year-on-year since 2019.

Ireland • 21 Apr 23

The helpline was officially launched at the National Emergency Operations Centre of the National Ambulance Service in Dublin

24-hour mental health phone line launched

A new 24-hour mental health phone line has been launched to assist people access supports and services.

Ireland • 28 Nov 19

The air ambulance is being operated by the Irish Community Rapid Response charity

Consultants call for doctor on air ambulance

A group of international consultants has appealed for the medical team on board Ireland's first community-run air ambulance to be made up of a doctor and a paramedic.

Ireland • 24 Sep 18

The PNA Ambulance personnel are in dispute over union subscriptions

PNA Ambulance crews to work-to-rule in October

Ambulance personnel belonging to the Psychiatric Nurses Association are to commence a work-to-rule on 10 October in a dispute over union subscriptions.

News • 19 Sep 18

Officials say they are also working to develop a network of first responders around the country

Over 100 extra paramedics to be employed this year

Around 120 extra paramedics are to be employed around the country this year by the National Ambulance Service, a delegation of politicians from Galway has been told.

Health • 08 Feb 18

Today's report is a review of progress in implementing the recommendations of HIQA's 2014 review of pre-hospital emergency care services

HIQA: Ambulance service lacks necessary capacity

A HIQA review of the ambulance service has found that there are significant shortcomings in Dublin putting patients at a high level of risk.

Health • 24 Mar 17

Dublin firefighters say they will take industrial action Saturday week

Dublin firefighters to stage strike next week

Dublin firefighters have served notice of two days of strike action on 18 and 27 March in the dispute over ambulance services.

News • 06 Mar 17

There are 578 patients on trolleys or on wards today waiting for admission to a bed

HSE announces 'enhanced measures' for overcrowding

The Health Service Executive has announced a series of measures to deal with hospital overcrowding.

News • 05 Jan 17

Three separate investigations are under way following yesterday's fatal fire

Oxygen equipment being checked after Naas death

The National Ambulance Service has ordered a safety check on all oxygen containers in its vehicles after the death of a man in an ambulance fire outside Naas General Hospital yesterday.

News • 23 Sep 16

The dispute was over pay and conditions at the National Ambulance Service

Ambulance service calls off strike action

Industrial action at the National Ambulance Service has been called off following talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.

News • 06 Aug 16

Emergency cover will be provided if the strike goes ahead

SIPTU not confident over ambulance strike talks

SIPTU has said it is not confident about progress at talks aimed at diverting an all-out strike at the National Ambulance Service planned for next week.

News • 04 Aug 16

Staff will provide an emergency service during the strike period

Ambulance staff set for all-out strike next month

The National Ambulance Service is facing the prospect of disruption next month after SIPTU members served notice of an all-out strike from Wednesday 10 August.

News • 19 Jul 16

The Health Information and Quality Authority conducted a review of the National Ambulance Service

Concern over ambulance service managers' skills

Senior managers in the National Ambulance Service are concerned that they lack the key skills to carry out their work.

News • 08 Dec 14

The HIQA report has found that the ageing ambulance fleet is an issue

Govt wants to improve ambulance service - Varadkar

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said the Government and the Health Service Executive accepts that there are shortcomings in the country's ambulance service.

News • 02 Dec 14

The HSE said the GP did not make an emergency request for an ambulance

Sick man waited over five hours for ambulance

The National Ambulance Service has responded to reports that a seriously ill man in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry was forced to wait five-and-a-half hours for an ambulance to bring him to hospital.

News • 27 Aug 13

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