Emergency numbers in Ireland (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: 999 and 112 both reach the Gardaí, ambulance, fire service and Irish Coast Guard, and calls are free. Garda Confidential is 1800 666 111.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services999 and 112 both reach the emergency services, and calls are free. An Garda Síochána says: 'In an emergency always call 999/112'. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesThe emergency telephone number to contact the Gardaí is 999 or 112. Garda Confidential, a line for information on crime, is 1800 666 111. [2]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesYou can contact emergency ambulance services by telephoning 999 or 112. The 112 number applies throughout the EU, and all calls are free. [3]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesIf you need the fire services in an emergency, call 112 or 999. [4]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency servicesIf you need the Irish Coast Guard in an emergency, call 112 or 999. Garda Confidential is 1800 666 111. [5]

Sources

  1. An Garda Síochána: Contact Us - Garda (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Citizens Information Board (citizensinformation.ie): Garda Síochána - national police force (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  3. Citizens Information Board (citizensinformation.ie): Emergency health services (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  4. Citizens Information Board (citizensinformation.ie): Fire services (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  5. Citizens Information Board (citizensinformation.ie): Irish Coast Guard (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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