Tag: Irish Community Rapid Response

ICRR Welcomes Contract Signing For New Air Ambulance Service

June 14, 2019

Irish Community Rapid Response(ICRR) welcomed the announcement by the Department of Health that a service contract has been signed – and Ireland’s first community Air ambulance will be airborne within weeks. Welcoming the announcement, ICRR said it looked forward to working is strong cooperation with the Department of Health and HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) … More ICRR Welcomes Contract Signing For New Air Ambulance Service

Commencement of Community Air Ambulance Service based in Co.Cork rests with Minister

April 25, 2019

The decision on when the Air Ambulance Service, located in Co. Cork, will go live rests with the Minister of Health. Minister Harris holds final responsibility to make this decision, based on recommendations he receives from the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) and the Department of Health. The Air Ambulance project comprises a partnership approach … More Commencement of Community Air Ambulance Service based in Co.Cork rests with Minister

Contract Signed on Ireland’s First Community Air Ambulance

June 11, 2018

Sloane Helicopters has signed a contract with Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR), a charity dedicated to pre-hospital care, to provide an air ambulance helicopter, the company announced on 11 June.  The helicopter will be operated by ICRR and is due in Ireland at the end of July, with the air ambulance service expected to begin … More Contract Signed on Ireland’s First Community Air Ambulance