Less than 30% of cardiac arrest patients across the Midwest in 2025 were transported to hospital.
New figures released to Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney show just 29% of people who suffered a cardiac arrest last year were taken to hospital, below the national average of 38%.
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The Midwest Region also recorded the lowest rate of return of spontaneous circulation at 21%, compared with the national average of 25%.
Deputy Cooney says greater ambulance resources are needed, especially in the west and north of the county.
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