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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

GAA/LGFA

Defibrillator awareness issue after near-death experience at Na Rossa

Na Rossa GAA club in west Donegal is set to raise the issue of defibrillator awareness after a serious incident at their club grounds last week. One of their club members, Trevor Melly, was suddenly taken ill but thanks to the immediate ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:07

National News

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 ...

10 Feb 2022 at 12:41

National News

'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 ...

16 Jun 2022 at 16:12

Lifford/Stranorlar MD

Local Responders hailed as heroes after saving a life at Newtowncunningham fundraiser

The First Responders in Newtowncunningham were credited with saving the life of a man who got into difficulty at a charity event. A fundraising drive is currently underway for those who saw their homes damaged in Storm ...

19 Feb 2024 at 19:39

Local News

In Pictures: Newtowncunningham CPR welcomes five new community defibrillators

Newtowncunningham Community First Responders (CFR) Group proudly announces the successful installation of five new public access defibrillators across the local area. This significant expansion of their lifesaving ...

09 Sept 2023 at 17:40

National News

National: 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 ...

25 Feb 2024 at 12:03

Inishowen MD

Fundraising drive as hearty Buncrana First Responders aim to get up and running

A group of local volunteers have established a first responder service in Buncrana and require funding to go live. The Buncrana Community First Responders work in partnership with the National Ambulance ...

15 Feb 2024 at 18:26

Local News

Urgent appeal as defibrillator missing from Portsalon Golf Club

An urgent appeal has been issued as a defibrillator has gone missing from Portsalon Golf Club. The vital piece of life saving equipment was noticed absent by an eagle-eyed member on Saturday. Officials ...

07 Oct 2023 at 18:54

Local News

Fundraising concert to raise money to replace faulty defibrillators in Doochary

Putting the heart back into the heart of the village is an ambitious and indeed a twofold target but for the residents in the tiny west Donegal village of Doochary it's a challenge they are well up ...

16 Oct 2022 at 22:09

Local News

St Johnston sports clubs unite to combat vandals

Two neighbourning sports clubs in St Johnston have joined forces to combat a spate of vandalism. Kildrum Tigers FC and St Johnston Cricket Club have partnered to install CCTV and, in another joint ...

12 Jul 2024 at 14:51

Local News

Rural community is raising funds for locally accessible defibrillators

Most heart attacks and cardiac arrests occur at home, and the Townawilly community near Donegal Town is raising money to have defibrillators accessible throughout the area. At the recent Annual ...

16 Aug 2024 at 11:37

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