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Removal of VAT on defibrillators urged to end a 'tax on saving lives'

The VAT on defibrillators is a “tax on saving lives” and must be scrapped in the upcoming budget, the Irish Heart Foundation has said in its pre-Budget submission. The charity claims the average cost of an automated external defibrillator (AED) - €1,...

23 Aug 2022 at 15:25

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HSE not responsible for maintenance of community defibrillators

The HSE has informed Leitrim County Council members that they are “not involved in the supply or maintenance” of community defibrillators. The Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District had written to the HSE about the number of defibrillators currently ...

24 Apr 2022 at 13:00

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VAT on defibrillators labelled a 'tax on saving lives' by Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation has called for action to remove VAT on defibrillators which it says is a “a tax on saving lives”. It urges the removal of the VAT as soon as is allowable under EU law. Changes in EU legislation will finally give the ...

10 Feb 2022 at 12:41

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'A great initiative' - HSE issues 150 defibrillators to community first responders

The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) is delivering 150 defibrillators (AEDs) to volunteer Community First Responders across Ireland for off-duty use. The initiative means NAS staff will, for the first time, have an AED immediately to ...

16 Jun 2022 at 16:12

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Gardaí praised for saving life of young tourist found in cardiac arrest in Temple Bar

Three Gardaí are being praised for saving the life of a young tourist found unconscious in Temple Bar. According to An Garda Síochána, the incident occurred in the early hours of last Saturday morning when two probationary Gardaí and a ...

25 Feb 2024 at 12:02

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Christmas at the Mill - a special festive night of music in aid of local charities

The Corn Mill Theatre and the Arts Centre are hosting a very special festive night of music and song from Carrigallen's finest on December 22 at 8pm. The event is in aid of local St. Vincent de Paul, Defibrillator and Yana's 4 Leaf ...

21 Dec 2023 at 12:00

Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon Rapid River Responders purchase throw-bags and a defibrillator for An Garda Síochána

Carrick-on-Shannon Rapid River Responders was formed just over a year ago in 2023. The aim of the group is to improve the survival rate for people who enter the water in the Carrick-on-Shannon area, to train responders to assist a ...

31 May 2024 at 16:45

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A list for Leitrim that will save lives

Public defibrillators are a valuable resource for communities in the event of an emergency. Recent community meetings have highlighted the fact that there is no central list of the location of these units in Leitrim. A ...

08 May 2018 at 15:02

Local News

Dromahair Defibrillator Group 5k Fun Walk/Run

The Dromahair Defibrillator Group 5k Fun Walk/Run takes place in Dromahair at 6pm on this Sunday evening, August 27. Registration for 5k Fun Walk/Run, the course for which is on the Greenway/Abbey Loop, takes place on ...

22 Aug 2017 at 13:00

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Mindless vandalism of defibrillator in Cloone

Cloone defibrillator group posted a message on facebook to notify everyone that the defibrillator cabinet on the Adoon road in Cloone (at P. Bohan's shed) was vandalised and as a result the AED has been removed until ...

21 Sept 2017 at 12:18

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Community effort in Leitrim: Dromahair Group instals fifth AED

A new AED unit was installed at Killavoggy Church on Sunday, August 11, marking the fifth defibrillator to be placed in the Dromahair area. Funding under the Enhancement programme from Leitrim County Council allowed ...

13 Aug 2024 at 17:00

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GAA Community Heart Programme seeks to help save lives in Leitrim through defibrillator awareness

According to a recent survey, 42 lives across Ireland have been saved by Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) located in GAA facilities being used on members of their communities. The GAA is marking this by ...

09 Apr 2021 at 19:00

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