What do you think about the National Ambulance Service strike?

What do you think about the National Ambulance Service strike?

Author: Newstalk May 12, 2026 Duration: 46:39

The National Ambulance Service personnel will stage a 24-hour strike today over pay disputes.

Have you had an experience of calling an ambulance? Have they helped you? What do you think of this strike?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Angie Baily, Fine Gael Councillor in Tralee, David Hall from Life Line Ambulances and listeners.


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