First community air ambulance won’t be doctor-led

The country’s first community air ambulance service is set to take off within weeks — but it won’t be a doctor-led service as had been hoped.

The Irish Examiner has learned that a decision has been taken to launch the life-saving service with an advanced paramedic and an emergency medical technician (EMT) delivering the care. Training of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) staff is underway.