Ireland's first-ever community air ambulance arrived in Kerry today. It will be tasked through the National Ambulance Service 999 / 112 call system and is supported by the HSE and Department of Health. The service will cost €2m annually and is to be funded through community contributions. “Since 2008, ICRR has developed a network of over 200 land-based volunteer doctors throughout Ireland who deliver critical medical interventions which prevent serious injury or death. "The air service will include medical crew on board and rapid transport to a critical care facility."

Source: Evening echo September 21, 2018 13:18 UTC