Short answer. In an emergency in Ireland, dial 112 or 999 for all emergency services 1. For utility faults, the Office of Emergency Planning lists ESB Networks (electricity) on LoCall 1800 372 999, Uisce Éireann (water) on LoCall 1800 278 278 and Gas Networks Ireland on LoCall 1800 20 50 50 2. HSELive answers health questions on 1800 700 700 3.
Which numbers should every Irish household keep?
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (all services) | 112 / 999 1 |
| ESB Networks (electricity) | LoCall 1800 372 999 2 |
| Uisce Éireann (water) | LoCall 1800 278 278 2 |
| Gas Networks Ireland | LoCall 1800 20 50 50 2 |
| HSELive (health information) | 1800 700 700 3 |
The Be Emergency Ready campaign includes a cut-out-and-keep contact card on which households can add their own numbers 12.
What should I know before I call?
The Office of Emergency Planning asks: "Make sure all members of your household know your Eircode" 1.
The checklist also asks households to note where the gas and electricity shutoff points are, and to keep their MPRN (electricity) and GPRN (gas) numbers from their bills 4.
Which official bodies are responsible?
| Body | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence | Runs the Be Emergency Ready campaign | https://www.gov.ie/BeEmergencyReady |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Radiation and nuclear emergencies | https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radiation/nuclear-and-radiological-emergencies/ |
| Met Éireann | Weather warnings | https://www.met.ie |
| Local authorities (county and city councils) | Contacts listed by the Office of Emergency Planning | https://www.gov.ie/en/office-of-emergency-planning/publications/emergency-contacts/ |
How should I store these contacts?
The checklist asks households to keep emergency contacts, along with identity, insurance and medical papers, in a waterproof bag 4. The checklist is written for an emergency in which power or water may be lost 4, so keep a paper copy. Our family plan guide explains how to build a household plan around these contacts.
For how warnings are broadcast, see the alerts page. For the full list of supplies, see the kit page.
Frequently asked questions
Is 112 or 999 the emergency number in Ireland?
Both. 112 and 999 reach all emergency services 1.
Who do I call during a power cut in Ireland?
ESB Networks, on LoCall 1800 372 999 2.
Who do I call about a gas leak?
Gas Networks Ireland, on LoCall 1800 20 50 50 2.
Who do I call about a water supply problem?
Uisce Éireann, on LoCall 1800 278 278 2.
Sources
- Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence — Be Emergency Ready - Information and advice in case of emergencies (accessible booklet) — https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/749e8ee7/JAV16262_OEP_Preparedness_Campaign_Accessible_EN_V4_Web.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence — Important contact numbers / Cut out and keep card (Be Emergency Ready) — https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/65370a9b/JAV16262_OEP_Preparedness_Campaign_Numbers_EN.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Office of Emergency Planning (gov.ie) — Emergency contacts — https://www.gov.ie/en/office-of-emergency-planning/publications/emergency-contacts/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence — Your checklist (Be Emergency Ready) — https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/cbe65d91/JAV16262_OEP_Preparedness_Campaign_Checklist_EN.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence · Be Emergency Ready - Information and advice in case of emergencies (accessible booklet) checked 2026-10-20
- Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence · Important contact numbers / Cut out and keep card (Be Emergency Ready) checked 2026-10-20
- Office of Emergency Planning (gov.ie) · Emergency contacts checked 2026-10-20
- Office of Emergency Planning, Department of Defence · Your checklist (Be Emergency Ready) checked 2026-10-20