Calling the Emergency Services in Ireland

Calling the Emergency Services in Ireland

  • Phone the emergency services by calling 112 or 999 from any phone. Both numbers are free of charge. 112 works in any EU country and from any phone.
  • If you cannot make a voice call, you can text 112 in an emergency. This should only be used when it’s not possible to make a voice call. For example, for people who are deaf or have any problem with speech.
  • When you get connected to the ambulance service, you will need to know: 1) the phone number you are calling from (so that they can call you back if you get disconnected); 2) the address/location of where you are; and 3) what has happened.