Emergency Numbers

Emergency phone numbers

Gardai/Ambulance/Fire Brigade/Mountain Rescue/Coast Guard: 999 or 112 (note: 112 works from any phone in any EU country)

The emergency services operator will ask you which service you require. They will also ask you for the following: 

The address of the incident or emergency and/or any noticeable landmarks nearby (including Eir code). Directions to the location of the emergency. The telephone number you are calling from. Details of the incident itself, the number of people involved, the description, any visible injuries and knowledge of any pre-existing medical conditions. Try to stay calm and listen to the operator’s instructions. It is also important to keep your own phone on as the emergency service may need to contact you for more information.

Electricity (including fallen power lines etc): ESB Networks 24 hr Emergency number 1800 372999

You can also check for power supply interruptions, faults or scheduled maintenance on https://powercheck.ie/

Gas: (for leaks or if you smell gas) call Gas Networks Ireland on 1800 20 50 50 (no matter who your supplier is)

Ensure gas appliances are turned off and have not been left on and unlit

Don’t smoke, vape or use a naked flame

Don’t unplug or switch anything electrical on or off

Open windows and doors

If the smell persists turn off the gas at the meter

If you can’t get through on the Gas Networks Ireland emergency number, dial 999 / 112

Don’t use a phone in the immediate area of the leak, use a neighbour’s or call from outside.

Water: Irish water 1800 278 278