Air Corps ambulance used twice over Christmas

Patients were transferred to hospitals in Dublin and London by Air Ambulance on Christmas Eve and St. Stephen’s Day.

100 days after abandoned transplant, Meadhbh McGivern returns home

The Government Learjet is deployed to London to return Meadhbh McGivern home after her liver transplant in London.

At last: Meadhbh McGivern in London for long-awaited transplant

The government’s Learjet brought Meadhbh McGivern to London overnight; she is undergoing surgery there this morning.

Cork man airlifted home after Cambodia crash

The 29-year-old man was seriously injured after a bus crash whilst he was travelling in Cambodia last month.

Health Minister launches inquiry into missed transplant op

Confusion still surrounds sequence of events that left 14-year-old patient without timely transportation to London for liver transplant surgery on Saturday.

Mayo TD defends proposal for 'national service' for young people

Fine Gael’s Michelle Mulherin says her proposal for a national service is not tantamount to “conscription”.

Air Corps carries out 32nd air ambulance operation of 2011

Department issues appeal for Irish citizens in Libya

Air Corps plane leaves Tripoli – but no Irish on board

An Irish Air Corps plane left Tripoli without any Irish passengers on board, a government spokesman confirmed.

In photos: Irish Defence Forces fly to Libya to evacuate Irish citizens

Two Air Corps planes with nine crew have arrived in Malta to await go-ahead to evacuate about 40 Irish people from Malta, as over a dozen other governments prepare to evacuate their citizens.

Defence Forces deploy two Air Corps craft to Libya