Please read these terms carefully before using the Emergency Services Ireland website.
Effective Date: January 20, 2026
Welcome to Emergency Services Ireland (emergencyservicesireland.ie). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website.
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. Our website provides news, information, and resources related to emergency services in Ireland.
You agree NOT to use the website in any way that:
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Emergency Services Ireland or its content suppliers and is protected by Irish and international copyright laws.
Fair Use: You may quote small portions of our content for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to Emergency Services Ireland and a link to our website.
When you submit content to us through contact forms, story submissions, or other means, you grant Emergency Services Ireland a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with our services.
Stories shared about emergency services may be published on our website with appropriate credits.
Contact form submissions are used solely for communication purposes.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our charity partners (such as the Irish Red Cross), sponsors, and emergency services organizations. These links are provided for your convenience and information.
Disclaimer: We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Visiting these sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.
Emergency Services Ireland works with sponsors and advertisers to support our mission of promoting and recognizing Ireland's emergency services community.
The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information.
IMPORTANT: This website is NOT an emergency service. In case of emergency, always dial 999 or 112. Safety tips and information provided are for educational purposes and should not replace professional emergency guidance.
News articles and reports are provided for informational purposes. We endeavour to report accurately but cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of all information at all times.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Emergency Services Ireland shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages are based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Emergency Services Ireland, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
By continuing to access or use our website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the website.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us. We're here to help clarify any concerns you may have.