Over 200 Irish festivals at risk due to 'rocketing insurance costs' and medical cover

Up to 200 of Ireland's upcoming festivals are at risk due to an insurance-related issue.

Wed, 08 May, 2019 - 15:08

Digital Desk staff

Up to 200 of Ireland's upcoming festivals are at risk due to an insurance-related issue.

Many festivals currently get HSE-approved ambulance and medical support on site with Civil Defence volunteers, endorsed by the HSE, providing emergency and ambulance support at many local events.

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Courts festivals Medical Cover Place: Ireland Place: Wild Atlantic Way Person: Colm Croffy Person: Peter Boland Event: Ballina Salmon Festival Organisation: HSE Organisation: Civil Defence Organisation: HSE Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Organisation: PHECC Organisation: Aoife Organisation: Association of Irish Festivals and Events Organisation: Department of Defence Organisation: Alliance for Insurance Reform Organisation: Garda Insurance Fraud Unit

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