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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

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 give the ...

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 immediately to ...

16 Jun 2022 at 16:12

National News

'An inspiration' - Young tourist in cardiac arrest saved by three Gardaí on beat 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 12:16

Sport

Wales boss Rob Page backs Tom Lockyer in urging people to learn CPR

Wales boss Rob Page has backed Tom Lockyer’s calls for people to learn CPR after his squad acquired lifesaving skills three months before their team-mate collapsed. Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during Luton’s Premier League game ...

14 Mar 2024 at 22:30

Community

Woman brings life to County Limerick Boat Club with defibrillator in memory of son

THIRTEEN years ago Ann Boland’s only child, David, aged 14, died following an asthma attack. She has just presented her 13th defibrillator in his memory. Sadly there wasn’t a defibrillator when her son fell ill. Ms Boland has made ...

02 Dec 2018 at 06:01

Local News

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh launches defibrillator groups plans for two Limerick schools

LOVE was in the air at the official launch of Bulgaden Martinstown Schools Defibrillator Group on Valentine’s night. The theme of the evening was Mind your Heart. The committee welcomed a large crowd of locals and special guest, ...

23 Feb 2019 at 17:00

Community

County Limerick parish unveils three life saving defibrillators

A CHANCE conversation in a public house in Pallasgreen will save lives. Local lady Bernie O’Sullivan was having a chat with Dermot and Cora, proprietors of O’Dwyer’s, last February. “We were talking about a wedding where this ...

19 May 2018 at 14:00

Adare/Askeaton

‘Silver lining’: GAA club in Limerick receives generous donation after third vandal attack

THE ‘senseless’ vandalism of a defibrillator in one County Limerick community has led to the ‘silver lining’ donation of a new device by a local medical device firm. Just one day after a post by Askeaton GAA, highlighting ...

11 Jun 2018 at 13:08

Community

Community spirit: locals push for new defibrillator in Limerick village

A GROUP of Pallaskenry volunteers are fundraising to upgrade their local defibrillator, in tandem with a successful scheme which has seen over 80 residents trained in emergency response. The current defibrillator unit ...

20 May 2018 at 11:01

Health

Leading the way as defibrillator is restored to Limerick community after vandalism

A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator which was vandalised by heartless thugs has been fixed and reinstalled in the heart of a community - thanks to the Limerick Leader! Chairman of the Limerick South City Residents ...

04 Apr 2018 at 15:00

Local News

Defibrillator group join together to save Limerick lives

GRANGE Residents Association hope that their new defibrillator never needs to be used, but it is always good to have it on hand in emergencies. A huge crowd turned up at the launch at the old school house ...

23 Apr 2018 at 06:01

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