Ambulance staff in plea for resources after reaching breaking point

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Ralph Riegel

Staff within the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are “at breaking point” as the service struggles to provide resources to ensure strategic regional cover.

The warning came as both Government and opposition TDs expressed alarm at the time ambulances are now spending far outside their normal operating areas. Trade union Siptu has also raised concern at the pressure staff are currently being forced to operate under.