# 999

Last year

2022

# Helen McEntee

All recommendations from report on cancelled 999 calls will be implemented, says McEntee

The report found that there were issues where call takers did not properly assess the vulnerability of some callers.

8.6k

Sep 30th 2022, 8:50 AM

# 999

227 callers unable to contact emergency services early this morning due to service outage

The Emergency Call Answering Service was unable to handle calls between 1am and 2.15am.

19.5k

Jun 28th 2022, 10:44 PM

All time

# 999 calls

Emergency operators 'resorted to paper and pen' as result of Dublin Fire Brigade call outage

An outage meant calls had to be diverted to a regional centre that did not have access to the Dublin automated system

38.1k

Oct 31st 2021, 12:05 AM

# cancelled calls

Justice Minister says 999 calls being cancelled 'should not have happened'

The Garda Commissioner yesterday issued an apology to the victims who had their 999 calls cancelled.

12.1k

Jun 25th 2021, 8:56 AM

# 999

Fears lack of staff at emergency centre could see 'one garda directing 100 cars'

The new centre is due to start work this month.

19.1k

Feb 2nd 2019, 8:30 AM

# 999

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.

14.0k

Sep 3rd 2018, 6:15 AM

# Great Friday

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.

8.9k

Apr 7th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Strike

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.

10.0k

Sep 22nd 2017, 6:05 AM

# Location

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.

17.4k

Jun 13th 2017, 6:05 AM

# 999

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.

4.0k

Feb 22nd 2017, 6:50 AM

# Thin Blue Fine

English driver fined for turning his car into an ambulance

Shaun Scandle had fitted lights and a siren to his car.

33.0k

Jul 7th 2016, 3:39 PM

# 999

The introduction of Eircode has "saved lives", minister says

Communications Minister Denis Naughten says ambulances are now reaching houses quicker.

23.5k

178

Jun 17th 2016, 10:26 AM

# Baby Boom

Three babies delivered by ambulance crews last night

Mothers and babies are all doing well.

26.2k

Apr 23rd 2016, 12:16 PM

# Emergency

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.

16.7k

Apr 7th 2016, 6:51 PM

# Pay Row

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.

7.5k

Feb 25th 2016, 10:43 AM

# Navan

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.

22.9k

Feb 24th 2016, 8:52 PM

# Dublin

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.

29.1k

120

Feb 11th 2016, 9:59 AM

# Contingency Plan

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.

18.8k

Feb 9th 2016, 10:19 PM

# Emergency

Is your area getting a brand new fire station?

Over the next four years, 16 new fire stations will be constructed.

23.2k

Feb 1st 2016, 4:12 PM

# fatal blaze

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.

6.3k

Oct 21st 2014, 7:20 AM

# strange days

'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.

6.6k

May 12th 2014, 9:43 PM

# 999

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.

4.6k

May 7th 2014, 7:20 AM

# shocking

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’…

47.3k

151

Mar 28th 2014, 9:45 AM

# Zip It

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.

6.3k

Feb 17th 2014, 3:15 PM

# Say what?

Carpets filled with maggots and GAA lotteries: The week in quotes

“Frankly, on a personal level, I think it’s quite disgusting.”

12.0k

Jan 26th 2014, 7:00 PM

# cable outage

These people rang 911 because they couldn't watch TV

“Previously on AMC’s Breaking B…”

4.2k

Aug 19th 2013, 11:29 AM

# ballybunion

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.

30.8k

Jul 21st 2013, 8:10 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…

12.4k

Jun 14th 2013, 8:47 AM

# Floodlight robbery

A Manchester United fan called 999 to complain about referee's red card decision last night

The unhappy fan later apologised.

20.9k

Mar 6th 2013, 2:00 PM

# Roads

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.

17.9k

Feb 25th 2013, 1:33 PM

# tia sharp

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.

13.9k

Aug 10th 2012, 5:16 PM

# England

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.

11.5k

Jul 31st 2012, 4:49 PM

# Daily Fix

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…

4.1k

Jan 13th 2012, 7:57 PM

# Heart Attacks

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.

1.2k

Aug 16th 2011, 2:19 PM

# Help Police!

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…

336

Dec 11th 2010, 9:00 AM

# Help Police!

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.

1.1k

Dec 3rd 2010, 2:48 PM