News - National ambulance service
Planned strike action by ambulance workers stood down
Union members staged a 24-hour work stoppage earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.
May 14, 2026 17:41
Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
May 13, 2026 17:20
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
New first responders' group established in south Roscommon
The South Roscommon First Responders is the first of its kind in the county and will cover a 10 kilometre radius.
Feb 9, 2026 11:31
Concerns raised locally over increasing ambulance response times
The national target is to respond in 75 per cent of cases of life-threatening cardiac or respiratory arrest in just under 19 minutes.
Oct 10, 2025 07:51
Roscommon's advanced paramedic vacancy could be filled early next year
Director of the National Ambulance Service Robert Morton says the county has been earmarked for the role in 2026.
Oct 9, 2025 13:47
Ambulance destroyed in explosion in Co. Mayo
Gardaí aren't treating it as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 21, 2025 11:47
Sinn Féin TD says Roscommon advanced paramedic service has been 'downgraded'
She said the Rapid Response vehicle which covers the county has been removed on Thursdays, leaving local patients vulnerable.
Mar 5, 2025 17:56
PODCAST: Concern as air ambulance move from Athlone to Dublin confirmed
The National Ambulance Service has told Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane it was relocated to Baldonnel on December 3rd.
Dec 20, 2024 15:42
Local councillor wants urgent review of Carrick ambulance service
Cllr Cormac Flynn says the ambulance base only just one crew at any given time.
Nov 5, 2024 13:18
Lives at risk over lack of paramedics in Roscommon - Kerrane
She's calling on the Government to honour a commitment made by Fine Gael following the closure of Roscommon A&E in 2011.
Oct 23, 2024 13:49
73-year-old Leitrim man left waiting two hours for ambulance
Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says the incident highlights the need for an ambulance base in Ballinamore.
Oct 22, 2024 13:29
No plans for additional ambulance crews in west Roscommon
The HSE operate what they call a dynamic service, whereby if the local crew is on a call, then a crew from a different station will attend.
Oct 2, 2024 15:17
Leitrim councillor calls for additional ambulance crews
Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry said regional ambulance crews were under increased pressure to respond within target times.
Jan 11, 2024 08:39Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus