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How ambulance services are acted by high patient numbers.

An elderly patient in the South-West of the country waited over four hours with a broken hip for an ambulance as high patient numbers led to delays.  Speaking to Shane this morning was Greg Lyons, Siptu Ambulance Sector President.

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07.30 11 Jan 2024


How ambulance services are acted by high patient numbers.


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An elderly patient in the South-West of the country waited over four hours with a broken hip for an ambulance as high patient numbers led to delays. 

Speaking to Shane this morning was Greg Lyons, Siptu Ambulance Sector President.


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