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280 ambulance crashes and near misses recorded in two years

280 ambulance crashes and near misses recorded in two years

Ambulances have been damaged by deer and even a flock of racing pigeons in recent years.

Woman left waiting more than three hours for ambulance after road collision

Woman left waiting more than three hours for ambulance after road collision

An air ambulance was eventually sent to the scene from Co Cork by which time a road ambulance had become available

Paramedics no longer allowed to keep respond cars at their own homes

Paramedics no longer allowed to keep respond cars at their own homes

The rule, reportedly signed off last Friday, means paramedics would have to leave their vehicles at a central location after their shift and drive home in their own cars, even if they are on call the next day

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Lives at risk without 24/7 advanced paramedic cover, says Kerrane

Lives at risk without 24/7 advanced paramedic cover, says Kerrane

Four in hospital after school bus crashes in Co Down

Four in hospital after school bus crashes in Co Down

Over 500 patients had to wait at least an hour for ambulances this year

Over 500 patients had to wait at least an hour for ambulances this year

Woman calls ambulance for husband but ends up taking it herself after having stroke

Woman calls ambulance for husband but ends up taking it herself after having stroke

Boy who sued HSE over alleged diagnosis delay settles case for €87,500

Boy who sued HSE over alleged diagnosis delay settles case for €87,500

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

The parents of Conor Naughton, who was then four years old, had to pay for a private ambulance to transport their son from Wexford General Hospital to Dublin for surgery