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Ambulance personnel across the country are currently considering Labour Court proposals aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute within the National Ambulance Service.    Following years of campaigning, and a 24-hour strike by frontline staff last month, SIPTU and Unite have recommended that members accept proposals which include pay increases for a number of ambulance grades and protections for existing terms and conditions. The recommendations will now go to a ballot of union members.     To discuss what's on offer, what it means for ambulance personnel, and the mood among staff, Alan Morrissey was joined by Midwest Irish Ambulance Representative Council member and Clooney-Quin native Orla Considine, along with Ennis Ambulance Base Shop Steward Finola Croke. Photo (c) SIPTU

Talks at the Labour Court aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service will resume this morning. SIPTU has described the discussions as "difficult" and said agreement has not yet been reached. "The Labour Court has asked the parties to return today as a final opportunity to try to resolve the dispute before next week's industrial action, which would involve a 72 hour work stoppage amid an ongoing work to rule according to the Union. The dispute over pay and conditions stems from accusations that the HSE has failure to implement the pay scale recommendations of an independent report in 2020. For their part, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Ambulance staff claim the scope and duties of their roles has expanded in recent times but the pay has not matched this change. To find out the latest, Daragh Dolan was joined by Clooney-Quin based Orla Considine who is on the Midwest Irish Ambulance Representative Council.

Talks at the Labour Court regarding National Ambulance Service will resume today in hopes of resolving pay disputes. Speaking to Ciara this morning was SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser, John McCamley.

Talks at the Labour Court regarding National Ambulance Service will resume today in hopes of resolving pay disputes. Speaking to Ciara this morning was SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser, John McCamley.

A Clare-based Irish Ambulance Representative Council representative says the prospect of ambulance workers carrying out a 72-hour work stoppage should be a "concern for everybody". Trade unions representing National Ambulance Service staff have confirmed that next week's planned 48-hour strike won't be going ahead following yesterday's Labour Court talks. Members are seeking the implementation of a 2020 report's recommendations around updating salary scales to reflect changes in responsibilities and workload. Unions have confirmed plans remain in place for a 72-hour work stoppage on May 26th, and Midwest IARC representative, Clooney Quin native Orla Considine, says this isn't taken lightly.

The Labour Court yesterday invited representatives from both the SIPTU and Unite unions to talks today in a bid to resolve the ongoing dispute at the National Ambulance Service. Members began a work to rule on Monday and partook in a twenty four hour work stoppage which ended yesterday morning. John McCamley is SIPTU's Ambulance Sector Organiser and will be attending the talks later and joins Ciara Doherty.

Talks between the representatives for the National Ambulance Service and the Government in the Labour Court have concluded today regarding pay increases to end the recent ambulance strikes, but what's been agreed?Joining Ciara to discuss is Eoin Drummey, the Waterford Regional Officer at the UNITE trade union.

The Labour Court yesterday invited representatives from both the SIPTU and Unite unions to talks today in a bid to resolve the ongoing dispute at the National Ambulance Service. Members began a work to rule on Monday and partook in a twenty four hour work stoppage which ended yesterday morning. John McCamley is SIPTU's Ambulance Sector Organiser and will be attending the talks later and joins Ciara Doherty.

The National Ambulance Service rejects claims its strike action has put patients at risk, saying pay has not kept pace with increased responsibilities. We look at whether talks should resume or if Government intervention is needed.Elsewhere, hospital delays continue in the Mid-West, while questions grow over tighter budget controls and possible spending cuts in 2026.In the UK, Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure amid ministerial resignations and calls for his resignation.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Martin Daly TD, Fianna FáilGeorge Lawlor TD, LabourGeorge Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent, Irish TimesNiamh Griffin, Health Correspondent, Irish ExaminerMark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporter, Andrew Lowth visits the National Ambulance Service picket at Davitt Road, Dublin, where they are striking over a salary scales dispute.

The Shop Steward of Ennis Ambulance Base claims morale within the service is at an "all-time low". National Ambulance Service staff are on strike nationwide today, with pickets in place at stations across the country until 8am tomorrow. The industrial action centres on the claim by trade unions that the HSE has failed to implement the recommendations of a 2020 report on updating salary scales to reflect changes in responsibilities and workload within the last 15 years. Paramedic and Shop Steward at Ennis Ambulance Base Finola Croke has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons recruitment into the service will become more difficult if conditions aren't improved.

The National Ambulance Service has warned that today's 24-hour strike by SIPTU and Unite members will severely impact emergency response times, with over half of staff unavailable. Speaking to Anton was Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine. 

IPTU and UNITE members of the National Ambulance Service have begun their first twenty four hour work stoppage. Ciarán Sheridan of the SIPTU Health Division spoke to Anton from the picket in Letterkenny.

The National Ambulance Service personnel will stage a 24-hour strike today over pay disputes.Have you had an experience of calling an ambulance? Have they helped you? What do you think of this strike?Joining Andrea to discuss is Angie Baily, Fine Gael Councillor in Tralee, David Hall from Life Line Ambulances and listeners.

The National Ambulance Service has warned that today's 24-hour strike by SIPTU and Unite members will severely impact emergency response times, with over half of staff unavailable. Speaking to Anton was Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine. 

IPTU and UNITE members of the National Ambulance Service have begun their first twenty four hour work stoppage. Ciarán Sheridan of the SIPTU Health Division spoke to Anton from the picket in Letterkenny.

Eoin Drummey, Unite trade union regional officer, discusses the industrial action National Ambulance Service are taking over a salary scales dispute.

Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports on the work-to-rule by Unite and SIPTU members of the National Ambulance Service.

About 2,000 staff have started a work-to-rule which began at 8am this morning, with a 24-hour strike then set to start over the course of Monday night into tomorrow. Dr Cathal O'Donnell, Clinical Director, National Ambulance Service.

There could be delays to some non-emergency ambulance call outs from today. A work-to-rule by workers in the National Ambulance Service is getting underway today. Members of SIPTU and Unite are taking the industrial action because their pay rates are "out of kilter" with other health professionals. They say frontline staff have taken on major increases in responsibility and qualifications, but that agreed recommendations on pay and career structures have still not been implemented. The HSE says contingency plans are in place and insists substantial pay proposals have already been made. Alan Morrissey spoke about all of this with SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser John McCamley. Image © Pat Flynn

Strike action begins today among some members of the National Ambulance Service. UNITE and Siptu members commence a work to rule today with a twenty four hour work stoppage beginning tomorrow. Speaking to Anton was Eoin Drummey is a Regional Officer in Waterford with the UNITE Union.

Close to 2,000 National Ambulance Service members of UNITE and SIPTU began industrial action from 8am this morning, over a dispute with the Government regarding pay for ambulance staff.People who require an ambulance have been told they should still call 999/112, but those experiencing cardiac or respiratory arrest, as well as serious injuries, will be prioritised.The HSE has said the ability of the National Ambulance Service to respond to requests for help will be “significantly impacted”.Stephen McMahon is Co-Founder & Director of the Irish Patients' Association and joins Ciara to discuss.

Strike action begins today among some members of the National Ambulance Service. UNITE and Siptu members commence a work to rule today with a twenty four hour work stoppage beginning tomorrow. Speaking to Anton was Eoin Drummey is a Regional Officer in Waterford with the UNITE Union.

Doonbeg has been accepted by the National Ambulance Service to establish a Community First Responder (CFR) Scheme for our community. A Community First Responder scheme is made up of trained local volunteers who work alongside the National Ambulance Service to provide immediate, life-saving assistance - such as CPR and the use of an AED (defibrillator) while an ambulance is on the way. Volunteers are notified of emergencies like cardiac arrests or stroke incidents, and those who respond often arrive within minutes and significantly improve survival outcomes. To provide more information, the National Ambulance Service will host an Information Night in Doonbeg Community Hall on Wednesday, 8th April at 8pm. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Caroline O'Brien. Image © Pat Flynn

A Clare TD expects a fresh expansion of the county's ambulance services to represent a "massive improvement". The National Ambulance Service has told a meeting of the Midwest's TDs and senators that five new ambulances will be added to the this county's fleet by the end of the year. It's also confirmed that Kilrush and Ennistymon will each have six whole-time equivalent positions added, with eight more yet to be assigned to a location, while six WTE intermediate car posts are to be created in Ennis. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney says it'll improve wait times which he acknowledges aren't good enough in certain parts of the county.

A Clare healthcare campaigner claims giving more ambulances to this county will only lead to more congestion and overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick. The National Ambulance Service has confirmed the addition of five extra ambulances and 27 staff to its services here. Data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation meanwhile shows 121 admitted patients were waiting for beds at the Dooradoyle facility this morning which was more than double the next busiest facility; St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. Kilrush-based Friends of Ennis Hospital PRO Deirdre Culligan says the newly-allocated resources are welcome but don't get to the heart of the issue.

Clare's ambulance service is to see a major boost to its resources later this year. In a meeting with Midwest Oireachtas members organised by Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney today, the National Ambulance Service has confirmed that five new ambulances are to be added to this county's fleet. Additionally, 27 highly-trained staff will be assigned to locations across Clare. Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons while it will go "some way towards resolving" the issues with the service here, more investment is required to bring it up to an "acceptable standard".

In this episode of the St Emlyn's Podcast, we're joined by Nigel Ruddell, Medical Director of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, recorded live at the BASICS Conference. This is a conversation about Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) — but not in the way you might expect. It's not really about aircraft. It's about people. Nigel talks us through the long, often uncomfortable journey to building Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. From early fundraising attempts in the 2000s, through the influence and legacy of Dr John Hinds, to the eventual partnership between charity and the statutory ambulance service that made a doctor–paramedic HEMS model possible. We explore: • Why the helicopter isn't the intervention — the team is • The charity–NHS partnership model in Northern Ireland • Geography, rurality, and the realities of serving 1.9 million people • Dispatch challenges and the use of video triage (including the GoodSAM platform) • Cross-border working with the National Ambulance Service of Ireland • The cultural work required to convince colleagues that HEMS is not a “Cinderella service” • Humility, leadership, and the people who quietly build systems We also reflect on John Hinds's legacy and how his passion catalysed change, including the significance of the Delta 7 callsign. This is a thoughtful conversation about system design, pre-hospital care, and what it actually takes to introduce enhanced critical care capability into a region that has never had it before. If you enjoy thinking about pre-hospital medicine, trauma systems, and the future of emergency care, you may also want to look at: the IncrEMentuM Conference and Tactical Trauma And if you want to go deeper into the evidence behind the conversations we have on this podcast, explore MedPod Learn — now hosting nearly 5,000 medical podcast episodes with linked multiple-choice questions to support structured learning. As always, thanks for listening.

It's claimed the people of west and north Clare are suffering due to a lack of access to emergency ambulance care The local authority has called on the National Ambulance Service to provide additional rapid response vehicles to remote parts of the county. In a correspondence issued to Clare TD Joe Cooney this week, the HSE has confirmed that additional 12 hour ambulance shifts will be rolled out in Ennistymon and Kilrush, while new Emergency Medical Technicians are set to be recruited in Ennis. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says greater accessibility is key.

The National Ambulance Service says it will consider a proposal to map Clare's defibrillators on Google Maps. It follows a request from Clare County Council for locations to be published and made publicly available to assist with emergency incidents. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service has acknowledged that many are never used as their whereabouts are unknown. Newmarket-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes it would save lives.

Google Maps is facing calls to physically map defibrillator locations in Clare. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service acknowledges that many are never used as there wherabouts are unkown. Accessible data bases are available for the NAS and HSE paramedics, but no list exists for the general public. Newmarktet-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes there would serious benefits in doing so.

A North Clare community is taking an innovative approach to combatting emergency response deficits. It follows a public meeting held by residents of New Quay and Bellharbour this week aimed at establishing a HSE recognised Community First Responders Group. The meeting included a presentation from the National Ambulance Service, outlining the relevant steps needed to bring the outfit to fruition. Bellharbour Resident and New Quay Community Development member John Sweeney says it's urgently needed.

The HSE's National Ambulance Service has said that failures to meet response targets means that some patients can wait for more than two hours for an emergency service response. Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, has been following a briefing for today's Joint Committee on Health.

Jerry spoke to Ger O’Dea, who’s national community engagement manager with the National Ambulance Service. The NAS is recruiting paramedics and community first responders in Kerry and West Cork.

PJ chats to Stephen O'Flaherty with the National Ambulance Service about what to expect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘persistent stigma' around HIV in Ireland, Conor Arnold, chair of Killavullen Angling Club, on the impact of the fish kill on the River Blackwater, Life with Cork's Paramedics and employment opportunities within the National Ambulance Service particularly in West Cork, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every minute counts in a cardiac arrest and learning CPR could be the difference between life and death. This week, Cork's 96FM joins forces with the National Ambulance Service and community first responders for two public events offering free CPR demonstrations. With 353 cardiac arrests recorded in Cork last year, responders say: “It takes a community to save a life.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne rides along with Cork's National Ambulance Service to witness the reality behind the sirens.Along the way, they open up about the emotional toll, the tight-knit camaraderie, and the powerful life lessons learned on the frontline of emergency care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Clare TD believes paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians should be allowed to train on the job to address staffing pressures in the National Ambulance Service. In 2021, the HSE told an Oireachtas Committee it was operating with 90 fewer emergency ambulance crews than required. The NAS meanwhile has confirmed an additional 2,579 staff will be needed by 2028. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney says modern and flexible solutions are needed.

Defibrillators save lives—if you can find them. The push to put them on Google Maps. PJ and Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service join the campaign to make them easy to find on Google. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First on Scene, Last to Heal: Emergency Workers and Fatal Collisions goes behind the scenes with the men and women of An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service and the fire service as they share stories about fatal collisions on Ireland's roads, and how that impacts their way of thinking. Produced and presented by Alex Rowley, a young journalism student from Wicklow and IMRO-nominated broadcaster, it's inspired by the contrasting ways different members of the emergency services deal with their trauma. Some choose to open up to friends, while for others, it's as if nothing bothers them.Due to a spike in road deaths in recent years, the topic has been high up in the news agenda, and rightly so, but every bank holiday we hear appeals from high-ranking Gardaí, Government Ministers and the RSA. Rarely, do we hear from those who actually deal with these collisions and see the devastation firsthand.In the documentary, Paramedics Clodagh Murphy and Paul Malone, based in Waterford, tell us about the trends they see in responding to collisions and why they're always keeping their own family members in the back of their mind. The documentary also goes on patrol with Gardaí Leanne McCarthy and Ken Driscoll of the Roads Policing Unit in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Ken bravely opens up about how it feels to break the news of a death to a family, comparing it to handing someone an “explosive device”.We also speak with Sub-Officer Stephen Connolly from Monasterevin Fire Brigade in Co. Kildare, who speaks of the challenges faced by on-call emergency workers, who service their local community first and foremost. All emergency workers in the documentary have pleaded with people to put down their mobile phones, put on their seatbelts, follow speed limits, and not take drugs or alcohol when using the roads this Bank Holiday Weekend.Analysis from Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Malie Coyne, contextualises the issue, and further hammers home the importance of looking out for our frontline workers.

Stephen O'Flaherty, Cork/Kerry Community Engagement Officer for the National Ambulance Service, tells PJ how important volunteering is to life saving as we start National Volunteering Week See also volunteer.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tragic news from Cork yesterday as a man drowned in the city centre.Shockingly though, seemingly instead of trying to help the man – dozens of onlookers filmed the incident – some even livestreaming...Gardaí had to push the crowd of people back and increase the cordon around first responders – with a Senior Fire Officer pleading with people not to publish or share the distressing video footage taken as the tragedy unfolded.How can people stand by filming in an emergency?Joining Andrea to discuss is Victor Shine, Second Officer at Cork City Fire Brigade & Area Officer for Crosshaven Coast Guard Unit, Ger O'Dea, National Community Engagement Manager with the National Ambulance Service and more.

A woman's three-hour roadside wait for an ambulance following a road traffic collision in West Clare has been slammed as outrageous by a government TD. The National Ambulance Service was alerted to a single vehicle incident in Doonbeg at roughly half 11 yesterday morning, but had no resource available to respond to the scene. The Cork based air ambulance was eventually dispatched, and then stood down when a road ambulance became available - by the time the woman reached hospital, it was an almost four-hour ordeal. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe insists he'll be raising the incident with the Health Minister.

Cllr. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, highlights the serious issue of ambulance waiting times in North Wexford and South Wicklow. With years of underinvestment and staff shortages pushing services to the brink, Sinn Féin is bringing a motion to Leinster House this week, calling for proper funding for the National Ambulance Service.

It's hoped construction will begin on a new ambulance base in Kilrush by the end of this year. The National Ambulance Service has confirmed to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, that a capital submission will be made to the HSE for the construction of a new ambulance base in the west of the county. The current base, located at Kilrush Nursing Home, has been deemed unfit for use as there is capacity for just one ambulance on site. Bodyke Deputy Cooney, says although these processes can often be drawn out, he's optimistic work will begin before the start of next year.

The HSE has rejected claims of impending cuts to ambulance services in Clare. It follows reports that upcoming roster changes would leave Ennistymon without ambulance cover on Wednesdays, Scariff without cover on Thursdays and Kilrush without an ambulance service on Fridays. In a statement to Clare FM, however the HSE says these are unfunded shifts but will still be covered by the National Ambulance Service, either through overtime or relief personnel. Clare Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan insists however that many staff are still concerned.

Advanced paramedics respond to 999 calls and provide advanced life support as well as other specialist treatments. But an industrial dispute over how advanced paramedics are recognised and paid has led to concerns patients could be put at risk. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

Paramedics not allowed keep respond car at their homesParamedics have been informed they are no longer allowed to keep their respond car parked at their own homes as this would be considered Benefit in Kind and the workers should be paying extra tax.The rule, reportedly signed off last Friday, means paramedics will now have to leave their vehicles at a central location after their shift and drive home in their own cars — even if they're on call the next day. Pat Buckley, Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, called the policy "bonkers." Speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103, he explained how this impacts emergency response times. "If there's a call in the middle of the night, instead of responding immediately, the paramedic has to drive to the central location, pick up the vehicle, and then head to the emergency. It's penny wise, pound foolish," he said.Deputy Buckley also pointed out that paramedics often go above and beyond, even using their vehicles off-duty to help in emergencies. The policy, he fears, will not only discourage people from joining the National Ambulance Service but could also push current paramedics to reconsider their roles.Pat Buckley told C103 this isn't just a local issue. If the directive comes from Revenue, it's a nationwide problem. Deputy Buckley said following changes to the ambulance service in 2013, locals have relied heavily on paramedics who go the extra mile.Listen Back to Cork East Deputy Pat Buckley speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103's Cork Today Show here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan talks to Ger O'Dea of the National Ambulance Service about how increasing numbers of overdoses put more strain on hard working paramedics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ger O’Dea is community engagement manager with the National Ambulance Service. He is pleading with the public to avoid heading outdoors and putting themselves at risk of slips or falls as the service is already under huge pressure.

Paul Byrne talks to Ger O'Dea and Donnacha Morey from the National Ambulance Service about what it's like to be on duty as the world parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John McCamley SIPTU Sector Organiser for the National Ambulance Service, discusses audit of ambulance fleet showing 50% funding deficiency in 2023.

An internal audit investigation of the National Ambulance Service's has found that the HSE has no clear picture of the size and roadworthiness of Ireland's ambulance fleet. We hear from David Hall, Owner of Lifeline Ambulance Service.

An internal audit investigation of the National Ambulance Service's has found that the HSE has no clear picture of the size and roadworthiness of Ireland's ambulance fleet. We hear from David Hall, Owner of Lifeline Ambulance Service.

PJ talks to Stephen O'Flaherty from the National Ambulance Service about what we can see in Mahon Point Shopping Centre for National Services Day tomorrow, Saturday Sep 14th from midday to 4pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Stephen O'Flaherty, a Community Engagement Officer with the National Ambulance Service, about how Naloxone is saving lives as a tidal wave of drugs sweeps over Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extraordinary advice to paramedics from the National Ambulance service to reset battery if cardiac machine is faulty as review into call-out failure ongoing. We get the details with Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

The Kerry Road Safety Working Together Group, made up of the Road Safety Authority, Gardaí, Kerry County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Ambulance Service have launched a multi-agency plan aimed at reducing road deaths and promoting road safety. Jerry spoke to Inspector Gary O’Carroll of the Kerry Roads Policing Unit, An Garda Síochána and Fiona O’Neill, Senior Engineer, Roads and Transportation, Kerry County Council.

On this morning's show... New changes proposed for payments to Ukranian refugees Is the National Ambulance Service fit for purpose GAA Go is a topic of discussion again with many of Munster's big games this year behind a paywall St Conlon's Nursing home in Nenagh – What engagement has the HSE had with staff Tipp TD Michael Lowry on that issue aswell as the future of services in Nenagh Our legal expert John Lynch on squatters' rights And our Psychotherapist Susan O'Donoghue gives us advice on handling exam stress.

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which features part of an interview that Brendan Quinlivan had last year with Canon Brendan O'Donoghue who was laid to his rest in Shannon last Monday. Canon Brendan had been ordained in 1956 and served in the Killaloe Diocese for 68 years. The full interview, by Brendan Quinlivan will be played in full next week. Also Stephen talks to Professor Cathal O'Donnell the Clinical Director of the National Ambulance Service about his life and word and the role faith plays in his work.

National Ambulance Service has come to the defiance of an Ambulance driver who went viral on social media for refusing to attend to some accident victims at an accident scene

Ger Carthy, Local Rosslare councillor and Operations Resource Manager with the National Ambulance Service, responds to the discovery of 14 people inside a refrigerated trailer at Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford.

PJ talks to David B Motte from North Carolina who had a miracle rescue from a cardiac incident in 2018. He also talks to Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service about how so many played a part that day. "The Gift of Blarney: Life, Death and a Miracle Atop a 600-Year-Old Castle" by David B Motte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Eric Nelson and Molly Klarman are bridging health access gaps in Haiti through their revolutionary pediatric telemedicine and medication delivery service. Born out of their fiery dedication to making a difference, they share their inspiring journey, their motivations, and the personal experiences that fuel their passion. Unpack the logistics of MotoMeds with us, a model that draws inspiration from the food delivery business, but with a twist - it's about delivering life-saving medical care. We examine how they're making strides with a limited range of clinical practice and their roadmap to a digital future. Learn about their development of an electronic decision support tool and how they're harnessing lessons from Silicon Valley to drive design initiatives and streamline their operation. Finally, get a glimpse of the potential of the MotoMeds model in varying healthcare systems. We discuss how it could create a shift in non-emergency cases away from ambulance services, with a special nod to the National Ambulance Service in Ghana. Hear how their work is shaking up healthcare delivery in low-resourced settings, and how their methods could become a blueprint for NGOs and governments worldwide. This enlightening conversation is a testament to how innovation and dedication can disrupt and revolutionize healthcare access.Check out the shownotes to learn more!__________________Click here to join the exclusive GHP online community!Support the PodcastClick here to send in a one time or monthly donationJoin the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list Make sure to follow Hetal on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!Email her at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com.Thank you so much. We deeply appreciate you.

Micheal Sheridan CRITICAL charity tells Gareth CRITICAL will join forces with the National Ambulance Service, allowing NAS off-duty responders to volunteer locally through the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever called the National Ambulance Service for help and what was your experience with them?

First, Indian Express' Santosh Singh joins us to talk about an investigation into how the National Ambulance Service contract in Bihar was awarded to a company owned by the relatives of a JD(U) MP, despite their negative performances. Second, Indian Express' Shivani Naik tells us about two Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty who made history by winning the men's doubles title at the Indonesia Open. (09:30)And lastly, Indian Express' Anonna Dutt speaks about the WHO flagging 20 toxic medicines as part of their investigation into the deaths of 300 people from across the world, who consumed contaminated cough syrups. (16:24)Hosted by Rahel PhiliposeProduced and scripted by Utsa Sarmin, Rahel Philipose, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2bg4gw7s Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ambulance response times have increased every year since 2019. Méadú gach bliain ar amfhreagartha otharcharr ó bhí 2019 ann. Emergency ambulance responses in life-threatening situations have increased every year since 2019, according to new figures published by the National Ambulance Service. Tá méadú tagtha gach bliain ó bhí 2019 ann ar amfhreagartha otharcharr i gcásanna ina bhfuil an t-othar i mbaol báis, de réir figiúirí nua atá foilsithe ag an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Otharcharr. Last year, patients in Category 1 - that is, patients at risk of death - waited, on average, for 26 minutes for an ambulance. Anuraidh, bhí othair i gCatagóir 1 - is é sin, othair atá i mbaol báis - ag fanacht, ar an meán, ar feadh 26 noiméad ar otharcharr. In the west of the country last year, one person in that category waited for 22 hours. In iarthar na tíre anuraidh, bhí duine amháin sa gcatagóir sin ag fanacht ar feadh 22 uair. And at the beginning of 2023, someone in the south of the country was waiting thirteen hours. Agus ag tús 2023, bhí duine i ndeisceart na tíre ag fanacht trí huaire déag. Newly published figures show that 890 people died last year while waiting for an ambulance - 294 in Leinster; 306 people in the south of the country and 290 people in the west of the country. Léirítear sna figiúirí nuafhoilsithe go bhfuair 890 duine bás anuraidh le linn dóibh a bheith ag fanacht ar otharcharr - 294 duine i gCúige Laighean; 306 duine i ndeisceart na tíre agus 290 duine in iarthar na tíre. Last year, in the case of 34% of cases, it took more than an hour before the patient was transferred into the care of the hospital from the ambulance, due to overcrowding in the hospitals. Anuraidh, i gcás 34 faoin gcéad de chásanna, ghlac sé breis agus uair a chloig sula raibh an t-othar aistrithe isteach faoi chúram an ospidéil ón lucht otharcharr, de bharr róphlódaithe sna hospidéil. Pedar Toiblin, leader of Auntú, received these figures about parliamentary issues. Fuair Peadar Toiblín, ceannaire Aontú, na figiúirí seo faoi cheisteanna parlaiminte. In response to the questions put to them, the National Ambulance Service - which is under the command of the Health Service Executive - said that they have 280 ambulances in their fleet. Mar fhreagra ar na ceisteanna a cuireadh faoina bráid dúirt an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Otharcharr - atá faoi cheannasaíocht Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte - go bhfuil 280 otharcharr sa bhflít acu. They said that so far this year, 72% of ambulances have cleared out of their hospitals within an hour of landing with a patient on board. Dúirt siad gur go dtí seo i mbliana, go bhfuil 72 faoin gcéad d'otharchairr glanta amach óna hospidéil taobh istigh d'uair a chloig dóibh a bheith tuirlingthe le hothar ar bord. In the west of the country last year, one person in that category waited 22 hours for an ambulance In iarthar na tíre anuraidh, bhí duine amháin sa gcatagóir sin ag fanacht ar feadh 22 uair ar otharcharr

Robert Morton, director of the National Ambulance Service, on evacuating patients from Wexford General Hospital following yesterday's fire.

Claire is joined by Ian Brennan, General manager for ambulance operations in the southeast for the National Ambulance Service and Dr David Curtis, GP at Sunnyside Medical Centre, Wexford Town.

A fire which broke out in Wexford General Hospital last night has caused more than 200 patients to be displaced. Patients were evacuated and transferred to hospitals in Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork and Dublin. Andrea was joined by Sandra, whose son Jack was in the hospital, Seamus, a patient in the hospital, and Robbie, whose father is also patient in the hospital. Ian Brennan, General Manager for The National Ambulance Service with Special responsibility for the South East and Padraig Byrne, Journalist with the Wexford People and Independent.ie also joined the programme…

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----- Why the GAA should not rely on just 1 TV Broadcaster to show the games Diesel is now more expensive than Petrol – we discuss with AA Ireland We speak with Joanne O'Riordan on why the nation needs to get behind its female athletes ahead of her TV documentary airing called A Sporting ChanceMore than 600 students and teachers at Colaiste Eaman Ris in Cork have been learning life-saving CPR skills at school.Volunteers from Cork City First Responders along with members of the National Ambulance Service, Cork City Fire Brigade and local gardai were involved in the training dayGardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Kenny, SIPTU Sector Organiser for the National Ambulance Service

Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service chats to PJ about this year's National Services Day where the public can come support those who keep us safe and sound Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Morton, Director of the National Ambulance Service, discusses an internal report that warns of the need to double its workforce.

A Clare community are said to deeply saddenend, following the death of an Ennis resident in tragic accident at Ballyalla lake. 49-year-old Samir Kaul, who's originally from India, but has been living in the town, died after getting into difficulty while diving at the Old Pier on Saturday night. It's understood a number of young men managed to bring him ashore, while the local lifeguard also assisted, with Gardaí, the National Ambulance Service and Irish Coast Guard all alerted. He was later pronounced dead. Mayor of Ennis, Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy has been telling Clare FM's Fiona Cahill that it's heartbreaking to hear of such a tragedy in your home town.

A 38-year-old staff of the National Ambulance Service, Famous Afeku, has allegedly committed suicide at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased was found hanging dead from the ceiling in his bedroom on Friday.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/22cyr5no Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man missing after falling off a cliff in Co Sligo. Fear caillte tar éis dó titim le haill i gCo Shligigh. A man over 60 years of age died while hillwalking around Sruth in Anaird in Glencarthy, Co Sligo, yesterday evening. Bhásaigh fear os cionn 60 bliain d'aois agus é ag cnocadóireacht thart ar Shruth in Aghaidh an Aird i nGleann an Chairthe, Co Shligigh, tráthnóna inné. It is understood that the man was from Co Galway and was on holiday in the area with his partner. Tuigtear gurbh as Co na Gaillimhe an fear agus go raibh sé ar saoire sa cheantar in éineacht lena chéile. A spokesman for the local mountain rescue team said it appears the man was thrown in his direction, his foot slipped at the top of a cliff and he fell into a stream. Dúirt urlabhraí ó fhoireann tarrthála sléibhe na háite gur cosúil gur cuireadh an fear dá threo, gur bhain sciorradh coise dó ag barr altáin agus gur thit sé i sruthán. Rescuers were immediately called and took the man out of the water before they reached the place. Cuireadh fios ar lucht tarrthála láithreach agus thug siad an fear as an uisce a thúisce a bhain siad an áit amach. Medics treated the man on the limb but he was pronounced dead a short time later. Chuir lucht míochaine cóir leighis ar an bhfear ar an mball ach fógraíodh go gairid ina dhiaidh sin go raibh sé éagtha. In addition to the mountain rescue team, the Coast Guard helicopter, the Garda Síochána and the National Ambulance Service were involved in the effort to bring the man to safety. Chomh maith leis an bhfoireann tarrthála sléibhe, bhí héileacaptar an Gharda Cósta, an Garda Síochána agus an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Otharcharranna páirteach san iarracht ar an bhfear a thabhairt slán.

One of the greatest pleasures in bringing you this podcast is that we get to meet with people with a passion for what they do. This episode is no different as we are in Baldonnel with the Irish Air Corp as they celebrate not only 100 years of operation but, especially this week, ten years of the Emergency Aeromedical Service EASThe Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which has had a residence in Custume Barracks, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, is a joint project between the HSE and the Defence Forces. Air Corps flight crews work alongside National Ambulance Service Advance Paramedics in a dedicated military helicopter for the rapid transfer of critical patients to the most appropriate hospital in the country. Initially set up in 2012 for a 12- month trial period, the aim was to assess the level and type of dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) required in Ireland in light of recent closures of regional facilities such as Roscommon Hospital. Since its inception, it has become a vital asset in terms of critical pre-hospital care and has completed over 3500 missions. We speak with Commandant Oisin McGrath, Officer Commanding 301 Squadron, the (Tactical Helicopter Squadron). Lieutenant Colin Delaney, is currently a copilot on the AW139. Captain Jason Mc Dermott; the officer tasked with being responsible for the helicopter operation in Athlone, Sergeant Philip Byrne, Pat Moran and Tommy Monaghan both Advanced Paramedics from the National Ambulance Service and Sergeant Diarmuid Corcoran Crewman on the AW139. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brendan Flynn, Chairperson of the National Ambulance Service Representative Association, discusses the National Ambulance Service has moved to introduce surge capacity.

Our reporter Sinead Spain talks to Daniel Kenna - a dispatcher with the National Ambulance Service in Dublin.

This week Ryan spoke to Clinical Psychologist Ian Robertson about confidence; Megan Cusack on her role as Irish nurse Nancy Corrigan in 'Call the Midwife'; Director of the National Ambulance Service, Martin Dunne, on the important work of the NAS; And author Julian Sancton on his debut book ‘Madhouse at the End of the Earth'.

Martin Dunne, Director of the National Ambulance Service, joined Ryan in studio to look back on the great work carried out during the early days of the Covid crisis, as well as the ongoing, tireless efforts of the National Ambulance Service.

We spend some time with Irish Community Air Ambulance who are committed to providing safe, effective, and timely emergency medical care to those seriously ill or injured in Ireland.Saving lives by saving time is their motto and we hear from Michéal Sheridan CEO, Pilot Donnagh Verling and Advanced Paramedic at National Ambulance Service Paul Traynor, as they explain the operation of this vital service.Established in 2008, originally developed as a ground service with volunteers to support local communities in times of emergencies. The Irish Community Air Ambulance successfully launched Ireland's first dedicated and charity funded Air Ambulance on the 30th of July 2019. Based out of North Cork, Irish Community Air Ambulance (callsign Helimed92) is an asset of the National Ambulance Service and responds to the most serious trauma and medical emergencies when tasked. In their first full 12 months of service, nearly 500 missions were tasked. They don't receive government funding and so we rely heavily on the fundraising efforts of our dedicated supporters.You can show your support by donating here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Episode 3 - I chat to Clara man Barry Flynn about life as a Radio DJ, his career change to the National Ambulance Service and we also paid tribute to the great Derek Mee.Thanks for listening - Lloyd

Abbey McGough touched the heart of Cork in her 12 years of life. Sabrina, her grandmother, and Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service celebrate her memory. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.