# Paramedics

Last year

2022

Ambulance boss says no need for toll tags despite incidences of vehicles driving into barriers

On Monday, The Journal reported how an ambulance with a seriously ill patient on board was forced to stop at a toll booth.

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Nov 19th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Paramedics

Ambulance carrying critically ill patient forced to wait at toll plaza

A paramedic described a recent event as “terrifying”.

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Nov 14th 2022, 6:30 AM

All time

# Under Pressure

Ireland's ambulance crisis: 'There are units going from hundreds of kilometres away to get to Dublin'

One paramedic detailed how the Dublin callouts had left large swathes of the country without adequate paramedic cover.

Large numbers of emergency calls in Dublin in recent days have put pressure on the ambulance service, writes Garreth MacNamee.

Paramedics are having to be diverted from other parts of the country under a system which has been widely criticised.

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Aug 29th 2021, 12:05 AM

# essential workers

Calls for doctors, nurses and trainee paramedics to be allowed continue with their driving lessons

There is a huge backlog for both theory tests and driving tests.

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Mar 18th 2021, 4:29 PM

# Paramedics

Harry Dunn's injuries not considered life-threatening despite 'breaking every major bone'

The 19-year-old was forced to wait for paramedics for 43 minutes.

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Nov 6th 2019, 11:00 PM

# 24 Hours

500 ambulance staff beginning 24-hour strike today in a row over union recognition

Workers have already staged work stoppages in January, February and March.

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May 31st 2019, 6:30 AM

# because

'Don’t drink and drive, it could be the last trip you ever have'

Emergency services are joining forces for a new road safety campaign.

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Dec 22nd 2017, 2:26 PM

# breaking point

Dublin Fire Brigade is operating at reduced capacity due to unofficial overtime strikes over pay

Firefighters and paramedics in Dublin want their overtime rate raised to 1.5 times regular pay, in line with the rest of the country and the Dublin City Council standard.

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Jul 26th 2017, 3:16 PM

# Dublin Fire Brigade

Shootings, stabbings, cardiac arrests: Stories of lives saved as firefighters ballot for industrial action

A pamphlet is being circulated online to highlight the importance of the work Dublin firefighters do.

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Feb 4th 2017, 1:47 PM

# food warning

Doctors warn young children can choke to death on whole grapes

Grapes can form a tight airlock in the throat, meaning they need to be removed with specialist equipment.

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Dec 21st 2016, 7:51 AM

# run off their feet

It was a super-busy Saturday night for Dublin Fire Brigade

Almost 300 ambulance calls were received by the service across the course of Saturday night.

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Nov 27th 2016, 12:18 PM

# on the frontline

'We come together in the most distressing situations': Hundreds to take part in emergency services parade

The annual parade and gala will focus on safety and will also pay tribute to members of the services who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Sep 13th 2016, 10:00 PM

# Workplace Relations Commission

Ambulance strike called off as HSE agrees to recruit 461 new paramedics

Successful talks between Siptu and the HSE has averted strike action planned for next Wednesday.

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Aug 5th 2016, 10:18 PM

# on patrol

Violent patients, overdoses, attacks and babies arriving - Saturday night for Dublin's paramedics

Ambulance crews must go to where they are called to and they never know what the next call entails.

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Jun 21st 2016, 6:10 AM

# gardiner street

Woman gave birth at Dublin social welfare office

Paramedics and staff helped the woman with the birth.

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Apr 22nd 2016, 4:44 PM

# Murder Investigation

The brother of Alan Ryan has died after being shot in Finglas

The shooting happened on the McKee Road at around 3.15pm.

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Feb 29th 2016, 10:00 PM

# baptism of fire

This baby girl was delivered by Dublin firefighters this morning

Baby Eva’s parents will have a good story to tell her when she’s older.

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Aug 3rd 2015, 11:25 AM

# bad reaction

Watch: Man who took heroin overdose gets aggressive with Cork paramedics

He was not breathing when the paramedics arrived on the scene.

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Apr 16th 2015, 6:10 AM

# foi requests

Ever wanted to ask the Gardaí something about their records? Now you can

A new law extends Freedom of Information requests to cover limited areas of an Garda Síochána and other organisations. They don’t have to answer you though…

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Oct 15th 2014, 5:36 PM

# Shankill

12-year-old boy rescued after 50 foot fall

The boy was transported to hospital by helicopter this evening.

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Oct 1st 2014, 10:31 PM

# Sudden death

19-year-old Down woman dies after being found unconscious at foot of stairs

Detectives are now trying to trace the woman’s movements before her death.

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Sep 25th 2014, 6:22 PM

# Emergency

Strike looms in ambulance service over unsuitable posts

SIPTU members will be balloted on action over the HSE’s failure to implement Labour Court recommendations on staff redeployment.

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Jun 19th 2014, 4:39 PM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Everyone’s talking about Jill Meagher, pubs being closed, and disaster at Mount Everest.

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Apr 18th 2014, 9:55 PM

# Emergency

Firefighter: Dublin's the second best place to have a heart attack - no thanks to the HSE

HSE plans to take back control of the service emerged last month but firefighers are concerned about a drop in the level of service if they hand over the reins.

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Apr 7th 2014, 2:01 PM