Emergency Numbers

Republic of Ireland

Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance: 

Tel: 112 or 999
These numbers are free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergency. 
On answer, state which service you require, wait to be connected to that service, then clearly state the location of where the assistance is required.  

In the case of a vehicle breakdown contact:
Automobile Association (AA) (Tel: 1800 66 77 88)
RAC Motoring Service (Tel: 1800 535 005) 

Northern Ireland

Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance:

Tel: 999 
This number is free of charge but should only be used in cases of genuine emergency. On answer, state which service you require, wait to be connected to that service, then clearly state the location of where the assistance is required. 

In the case of a vehicle breakdown contact:
Automobile Association (AA) (Tel: 0800 88 77 66) 
RAC Motoring Service (Tel: 0800 828 282) 

Tourist Victim Support 

Republic of Ireland

The Irish Tourist Assistance Service (ITAS) is a free nationwide service offering support and assistance to tourists who become victims of crime while visiting Ireland. Trained staff and volunteers, who speak a variety of languages, will provide assistance. ITAS acts as a base where problems facing the tourist in the aftermath of a crime can be addressed promptly, with a view to getting holiday plans back on track. Brochures are available in all tourist offices. 

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm; Sundays and National Holidays 12pm-6pm; email info@itas.ie. 

Address: Irish Tourist Assistance Service, Block 1, Garda Headquarters, Harcourt Street, Dublin  2.

Northern Ireland

Victim Support provides support and assistance to individual victims, witnesses, their families and friends. There are three services strands – Community Service, Criminal Injuries Compensation Service, and Court Witness Service. These help victims recover from the experience of past or recent crime whether or not the crime has been reported to the police.
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, contact + 44 28 90 328152. After 5pm, weekends or public holidays, contact the Victim Supportline on 0845 30 30 900; email sebelfast@victimsupportni.org.uk