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Emergency Phone Numbers in Ireland
Who to Call and What Assistance to Ask for ...

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© 2006 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.

Main Emergency Services in the Republic and Northern Ireland

  • Police
    Dial 112 or 999 and ask the operator to put you through to the Gardai (Republic of Ireland) or the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
  • EMS and Ambulance
    Dial 112 or 999 and ask the operator to put you through to the ambulance service.
  • Fire and Rescue
    Dial 112 or 999 and ask the operator to put you through to the fire service.
  • Marine and Coastal Emergencies
    Dial 112 or 999 and ask the operator to put you through to the Coast Guard. The Garda Costa (RoI) or Her Majesty's Coast Guard (NI) will coordinate the response by cliff rescue teams, inshore rescue units, lifeboats and SAR helicopters if necessary.
  • Mountain Rescue
    Dial 112 or 999 and ask the operator to put you through to the mountain rescue service.

Other Emergency and Helpline Phone Numbers in the Republic of Ireland

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (Dublin) - 01 453 8998
  • AWARE Depression Support - 01 676 6166
  • Irish Tourist Assistance Service - 01 478 5295
  • Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888 or 1800 212 122
  • Samaritans - 1850 609 090

Embassies in the Republic of Ireland

  • United States Embassy - 01 668 8777
  • Canadian Embassy - 01 417 4100

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