Emergency contacts

Call 112 or 999 in a medical emergency when someone is:

• seriously ill
• injured
• at risk of dying

How to call 112 or 999

You will not be charged for calling 112/999.

Watch a video about how to make an emergency call

Speech or hearing impairment

If you're deaf, have a hearing impairment or speech disorder, you can register for a service that will allow you to text 112 in an emergency.

Watch a video about how to use the 112 text service

If your vessel is equipped with a radio - then use channel 16 and tell the operator your location. If you do not have a radio, use your phone to call 112 or 999 and ask for Coast Guard.

For gas-related issues you can contact the Gas Networks Ireland helpline on 1800 20 50 50.

For incidents involving electricity you can contact the ESB Networks emergency line on 1800 372 999 or +353 21 2382410.

Irish Water have advised that any loss of supply should be reported to their customer care centre number 1850 278 278.

For animal welfare issues connected with severe weather please keep in touch with your Teagasc adviser or contact the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Animal Welfare Helpline on:

• call save: 0761 064408
• phone: 01 6072379