First responder bid after tragedy in Cork

A drowning in the river Lee has inspired a renewed drive to establish a volunteer emergency-response service in a Cork town.

Former retained fire- fighter, Simon Potter, 35, is spearheading the drive to set up a community first responder (CFR) scheme in Ballincollig.

“The fact that I had to wait for an hour after calling for an ambulance recently, and the drowning of that man in Ballincollig Regional Park last week, has inspired me to make this happen. Something needs to be done. It will take a while but it is achievable,” Mr Potter said.