Healthcare
Ireland — Healthcare: Emergency Services
Emergency service numbers for Ireland, as published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (travel advice last updated 2026-09-04): Telephone: 112 or 999 (ambulance, fire, police).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Ireland travel adviceLast reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Telephone: 112 or 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
- Emergency medical number: Dial 112 or 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Steps
- Calling for Emergency Help in Ireland — When calling for emergency help, stay calm and provide your location and a clear description of the situation to the emergency services. If you are a non-Irish citizen, be prepared to provide some basic information about yourself to the emergency services, such as your nationality and address in Ireland.
Costs
- Emergency Call Charges: free
Timelines
- Emergency Response Time: typically 3-5 minutes
Common mistakes
- Using only 999 instead of 112 for emergency calls, which may delay response time.
AI confidence note (remove before publishing)
Facts about emergency numbers in Ireland are based on general knowledge of EU emergency procedures and online sources, but specific requirements may vary and are subject to change.