Air ambulance responded to more than 500 emergencies last year

CEO of the Irish Community Air Ambulance Micheál Sheridan said that they engaged with the Government and regional political leaders throughout 2021 to secure some State support for the vital service. Picture: Brian Lougheed

The Irish Community Air Ambulance faced its busiest year yet in 2021, responding to 512 emergencies across 14 counties.

However, despite an increasing demand for its life-saving services, the charity has to fundraise more than €2m to keep it going this year and is calling for government funding.