A child is in danger right now

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If a child is in danger now, call emergency services in Ireland.
Checked 30 October 2026 against an official source.

999 or 112

What to do

Call the emergency number for the country where the child is. If you are not sure of it, the services below list it for their country.
Say where the child is, what is happening and whether anyone is injured.
Stay on the line and follow the instructions you are given.

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Emergency services · Ireland

Verified 30 Oct 2026

Call 999 or 112

For any situation where a child is in danger now or someone is seriously hurt.