Your Guide to Emergency Services and Contact Numbers in Ireland

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• 27 / 02 / 2019

Your Guide to Emergency Services and Contact Numbers in Ireland

Introduction: It's critical for both your safety and the safety of people around you to know the emergency contact information. In Ireland, a well-functioning system guarantees that assistance is only a phone call away in a variety of circumstances. This is your all-inclusive reference to emergency services and crucial phone numbers:

Universal Emergency Numbers: Dial 999 or 112 in case of any emergency. Whether it's a medical emergency, accident, fire, or if you feel threatened, these are Ireland's universal emergency numbers and will get you quickly connected to the right services.

Gardaí (Police): Call your neighborhood Gardaí station or dial the national non-emergency number, 1800 666 111, for non-emergency incidents or to request police assistance. In case of emergencies or ongoing criminal activity, please dial 112 or 999.

Emergency Ambulance and Medical Services: If you require immediate medical attention, including ambulance services, dial 112 or 999. These numbers put you in contact with the closest emergency medical services.

Fire Services: Dial 112 or 999 to quickly contact the fire services in the event of a fire or other fire-related emergency.

Coast Guard: Call 112 or 999 to report an emergency involving water or a maritime mishap close to the coast to the Irish Coast Guard.

Mountain Rescue: If you need assistance while participating in outdoor activities in a mountainous area, call the Mountain Rescue service at 112 or 999.

Information on Poisons: Do you have questions about toxic substances or are you afraid you could be poisoned? By phone: +353 (0)1 809 2166; the National Poisons Information Centre.

Missing Persons: Do you need to report a missing person or are you concerned about one? Get in touch with the neighborhood

Contact the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) Child Protection and Welfare Service at 0818 776 315 if you have any concerns about child abuse or welfare.

Roadside Assistance: Call AA Roadwatch at 1800 66 77 88 for breakdown assistance, roadside assistance, and accident reporting.

Keep these emergency numbers close at hand, and give them to family members or close friends. To get help right away in an emergency, dial 112 or999. The operator will match you with the service that best suits your needs. Keep yourself aware and secure.

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