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flag A man in rural Ireland died after a delayed ambulance response, prompting national outcry over emergency care shortages.

flag A 68-year-old man from Erris, County Mayo, died after his family drove him 56 miles to hospital following a delayed ambulance response. flag Stephen Lavelle became critically ill on January 10, and despite an emergency call at 10:25 p.m. and multiple follow-ups, no ambulance arrived. flag A doctor advised immediate transport, which the family performed, administering CPR in the car due to poor signal. flag They arrived at Mayo University Hospital just three minutes from the entrance, but no staff were waiting. flag Though his pulse returned after eight minutes of CPR, he died the next day. flag Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald cited the case as evidence of a strained ambulance service, especially in rural areas, where response times often exceed the 19-minute target and staffing goals remain unmet. flag Taoiseach Micheál Martin acknowledged the tragedy, noting government investments including new posts and funding, with 2,430 National Ambulance Service staff reported as of August 2025—a 25% increase since 2020—while emphasizing ongoing reforms to improve emergency care pathways.

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