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# 999 - Saturday 2 February, 2019
Fears lack of staff at emergency centre could see 'one garda directing 100 cars'
The new centre is due to start work this month.
# 999 - Monday 3 September, 2018
Almost 4 in 10 calls received by Emergency Call Answering Service in 2017 were silent
The ECAS is responsible for answering 112 and 999 emergency calls and texts within the State.
# 999 - Saturday 7 April, 2018
Dublin Fire Brigade processed nearly 100 fewer emergency calls this Good Friday - despite pubs being open
This year over the 24 hours of Good Friday, the centre processed a total of 379 calls.
# 999 - Friday 22 September, 2017
999 operators in Munster are threatening to strike if their demands are not met
Around 25,000 calls are handled each year in the Munster centre.
# 999 - Tuesday 13 June, 2017
Mobile phones will soon text your exact location to emergency services when you dial 999
A pilot scheme is currently underway with three major mobile networks.
# 999 - Wednesday 22 February, 2017
Marmion willing to work and wait to match 'best in the world' Murray
The Connacht star is firmly in the role of impact player for Ireland.
# 999 - Thursday 7 July, 2016
English driver fined for turning his car into an ambulance
Shaun Scandle had fitted lights and a siren to his car.
# 999 - Friday 17 June, 2016
The introduction of Eircode has "saved lives", minister says
Communications Minister Denis Naughten says ambulances are now reaching houses quicker.
# 999 - Saturday 23 April, 2016
Three babies delivered by ambulance crews last night
Mothers and babies are all doing well.
# 999 - Thursday 7 April, 2016
A strike by 999 workers today kicked off a month of industrial action
The workers say that they want to be paid a Living Wage.
# 999 - Thursday 25 February, 2016
Striking 999 operators 'cannot make promises' about protecting services, employer says
Over 80% of union members at the call centres balloted in favour of industrial action earlier this month.
# 999 - Wednesday 24 February, 2016
999 call centre company insists it will be business as usual tomorrow, despite workers' strike
Workers at the BT / Conduit’s Navan call-centre are to go on strike for 12 hours tomorrow.
# 999 - Thursday 11 February, 2016
Elderly woman's son calls Joe Duffy as mother waits over two hours for ambulance
The woman’s son rang Liveline and the ambulance arrived a few minutes after he spoke on the radio.
# 999 - Tuesday 9 February, 2016
999 workers vote in favour of industrial action in row over pay and 'length of toilet breaks'
The company charged with running 999 call centres, Conduit Global, says it has improved working conditions for staff.
# 999 - Monday 1 February, 2016
Is your area getting a brand new fire station?
Over the next four years, 16 new fire stations will be constructed.
# 999 - Tuesday 21 October, 2014
Stardust campaigners to hand new information to Minister over fatal fire
They say that they have “waited 33 years and 10 months” for the submission.
# 999 - Monday 12 May, 2014
'Dial 999 for Fergie' - 5 of the most offbeat moments of Premier League season
Also, Laurent Koscielny saving an accordion factory and an embarrassing case of mistaken identity.
# 999 - Wednesday 7 May, 2014
Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery expert to talk to Irish fire officers
The AGM for Ireland’s Chief Fire Officers will discuss the latest technology, staffing, and responding to 999 calls.
# 999 - Friday 28 March, 2014
Missed last night’s Prime Time investigation into ambulance delays? Here’s what we learned….
‘Rapid Response Vehicles’ — which cost the taxpayer over €100,000 each — are effectively being used by managers as ‘company cars’…
# 999 - Monday 17 February, 2014
Man calls 911 because his wife got stuck in her jacket
He didn’t want to ruin the coat by attempting to cut her out of it.
# 999 - Sunday 26 January, 2014
Carpets filled with maggots and GAA lotteries: The week in quotes
“Frankly, on a personal level, I think it’s quite disgusting.”
# 999 - Monday 19 August, 2013
These people rang 911 because they couldn't watch TV
“Previously on AMC’s Breaking B…”
# 999 - Sunday 21 July, 2013
Two children rescued after inflatable toy floats out to sea in Kerry
Irish Water Safety, the coast guard and gardaí have renewed their appeal for people to be extra vigilant when in the water.
# 999 - Friday 14 June, 2013
The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
# 999 - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
A Manchester United fan called 999 to complain about referee's red card decision last night
The unhappy fan later apologised.
# 999 - Monday 25 February, 2013
Over 100 people rescued from Wicklow mountains in 5 days
Rescue services call for warning signs to alert motorists to ice and snow-laden roads over Sally Gap.
# 999 - Friday 10 August, 2012
London police find body in search for missing 12-year-old Tia Sharp
Police are searching for the partner of Tia Sharp’s grandmother in connection with the case and have warned that he should not be approached.
# 999 - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Police say girl’s 999 call “was a hoax”
Police had received a call from a young girl saying her mother was lying on the kitchen floor and she couldn’t get out of the house.
# 999 - Friday 13 January, 2012
The Daily Fix: Friday
In tonight’s fix: Downgrades for France – and difficulty for us? Plus: yet more rows over septic tanks, victory for workers at La Senza, and every presentation you’ve ever seen…
# 999 - Tuesday 16 August, 2011
People urged to take heart attack symptoms seriously
Only half of people who present themselves in hospital suffering from a heart attack arrive by ambulance says the Irish Heart Foundation, which has urged people to call 999 if they feel unwell.
# 999 - Saturday 11 December, 2010
Cat summons police in Swansea by dialling 999
Police in Wales were very surprised to discover the identity of a late-night caller this week…
# 999 - Friday 3 December, 2010
Woman rings 999 to report missing snowman
“It ain’t a nice road but you don’t expect someone to nick your snowman”, said the Kent resident.
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Poll: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
AS GOVERNMENT-FORMATION talks continue post-general election, some focus is now turning to the Seanad election.
The upper house consists of 60 senators who are appointed or elected in three different ways: The Taoiseach’s nominees, panels and the university panel.
There has been much discussion about the Seanad in recent years with many people viewing it as elitist and in need of being reformed or scrapped altogether. The public was asked in a referendum in October 2013 whether the Seanad should be abolished – 51.7% said No, 48.27% said Yes.
The public previously voted to extend voting rights to all graduates of Irish third-level institutions, but a law allowing this to happen has never been enacted. However, many people argue this is still unfair given how many others would still be unable to vote.
What do you think: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
Poll Results:
Yes, to every citizen over 18 (2936)
The Seanad should be reformed or scrapped (2163)
Yes, to all third-level graduates (828)
No, it's fine the way it is (630)
I'm not sure (138)
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