Inis Mór’s new state-of-the-art ambulance vehicle has been launched today.
Previously having to get by with inadequate vehicles and old ambulances, the Aran Island now has a new vehicle
The investment of 175,000 euro includes the purchase of the ambulance and the training of 6 volunteers to man the vehicle.
In addition, 6 volunteers have been trained to carry out emergency response and operate the vehicle on the island.
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Our reporter Chris Benn has spent the day on Inis Mór and has been speaking to a number of people involved in bringing the ambulance to the island