Emergency Numbers in Ireland
The emergency number in Ireland is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
- Samaritans 116 123
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Ireland. Numbers can change; if you live in Ireland, check with your local authority.
Irish bank holidays 2026
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Police, ambulance and fire numbers side by side, for when you travel.
Emergency numbers in Ireland: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Ireland?
The emergency number in Ireland is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in Ireland?
For an ambulance in Ireland, call 112 or 999.
What is the police number in Ireland?
To reach the police in Ireland, call 112 or 999.
What is the fire service number in Ireland?
For the fire service in Ireland, call 112 or 999.
Does 911 work in Ireland?
911 is not an emergency number in Ireland. Call 112 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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