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# urgent assistance

Last week

19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023

Gardaí from across country arrive to back up colleagues in Dublin city centre

Senior garda officers sent out urgent calls for help from the region to assist their colleagues in Dublin.

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Nov 24th 2023, 12:07 AM

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Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies

Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.

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Feb 14th 2020, 3:39 PM

Man resuscitated after suspected cardiac arrest on flight diverted to Shannon

The plane was met by paramedics and airport staff when it landed.

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Dec 20th 2019, 12:41 PM