News - Ambulance
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Talks over National Ambulance Service pay row to continue this morning
Unions representing frontline staff say progress has been slow, with no breakthrough reached during negotiations with the HSE.
May 21, 2026 07:45
Government urged to intervene in ambulance strikes
Action is taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 17:41
National Ambulance Service workers strike locally
The protests, which began at 8am are taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 13:02
Local workers at the National Ambulance Service to engage in a strike this morning
It's over a pay dispute, with union members saying Government commitments haven’t been followed through.
May 12, 2026 07:35
Local TD backs Ambulance staff action
The workers are set to picket outside ambulance stations in Roscommon, Boyle and Loughglynn tomorrow for 24 hours.
May 11, 2026 13:12
Thousands of ambulance staff to strike over pay
Last week, approximately 2,000 SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
May 11, 2026 08:20
SIPTU ambulance staff to picket in Roscommon next week
It's over disputes that the recommended enhanced pay scales to reflect the growing demands of services have not been implemented by the HSE.
May 9, 2026 15:30
Some counties at a disadvantage when it comes to ambulance care - Scahill
He first complimented emergency services for how they dealt with a fire on a train between Dublin and Roscommon last week.
Apr 17, 2026 13:35
Ambulances at the scene of two-car crash on Carrick-Boyle road
Two cars collided around Ardcarne while travelling in the direction of Carrick.
Jan 1, 2026 16:42
Local Patients Among 1,500 Waiting Over an Hour for Ambulances
According to National Ambulance Service figures, 365 of these delayed responses occurred in the region covering Leitrim and Roscommon.
Dec 24, 2025 13:26
Leitrim woman waits six hours in an ambulance outside Sligo hospital
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny told the Dáil it was due to significant overcrowding at the hospital.
Nov 26, 2025 13:01
Ambulance destroyed in explosion in Co. Mayo
Gardaí aren't treating it as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 21, 2025 11:47
Scene of fatal house fire in Frenchpark remains sealed off
Over twenty personnel from both units responded to the incident after receiving an emergency call at 7:14pm.
Jun 19, 2025 11:52Shannonside Newsletter
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