I Have Had an Accident
If you have had an accident, then Tourist SOS is here for you. We’ll listen, support and guide you to try and find solutions to your problems. You may also find useful information to assist you on this website. To speak to us in person, click here
How to get assistance
In case of emergency assistance – ambulance, fire brigade, police - Phone 112 or 999.
If you need to visit a hospital as a result of an accident, click here for a list of Accident and Emergency Units in the main hospitals in Ireland.
If you have been in a traffic accident, click here for information on support services dealing specifically with road traffic incidents. Tourist SOS can also assist you in liaising with car hire companies - click here to talk to us, or click here for car hire company contact details.
If you wish to report an incident to the police, click here.
At the Airport
If you have mobility issues due to an accident or illness and require assistance at the airport, please contact us and we will help you. You may also require a fitness to fly certificate when fitness to fly is in doubt due to a recent accident or illness. You can contact your airline directly to enquire about this or contact us and we can help you.
Who Can I Contact
Below are useful contact numbers that may be useful to help you resolve your issue
- Embassies in Ireland View contacts
- Garda Stations View contacts
- Victim Support Services View contacts
- Justice Agencies and Offices View contacts
- Credit card/Money Transfer companies View contacts
- Airlines View contacts
- Airports View contacts
- Car Ferry Companies View contacts
- Transport companies – travel within Ireland View contacts
- Car rental companies in Ireland View contacts
- Irish hospitals – Accident and Emergency Departments View contacts
- Vacations in Ireland- Tourist Websites View contacts
Got a question? Here are some answers.
Some answers to typical questions you may have. Can’t find what you are looking for ? Get in touch and we’ll assist you in any way we can.
Do I have to pay for the service?
The services provided by Tourist SOS are free. You do not need to pay for any support or practical assistance that you receive from us.
Is the service confidential?
Tourist SOS provides a confidential service. We will only discuss or pass on details of your situation with your consent.
For example, if you require an Emergency Travel Document from your embassy, we will not contact the embassy on your behalf unless you are happy for us to do so.
In what parts of Ireland is the service available?
Tourist SOS is a national service. We assist tourists no matter where in Ireland the crime has occurred. Face-to face support is available in Dublin, where our staff are based, and for the rest of the country we offer information and support over the phone or by email.
If a journey to Dublin is required to visit your embassy or for any other purpose, we can organise this. We will keep in contact with you until you are happy that all issues in so far as possible, are resolved.
Are there any limitations on the service you provide?
There are certain supports which regrettably we are unable to provide. We cannot:
- Give Cash
- Replace lost/stolen items
- Offer emergency long-term support
- Give legal advice
- Get involved in third party disputes
How is the service funded?
Primary funding is provided by the Department of Justice of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland (National Tourism Development Authority) and Dublin City Council. We also receive both financial and in-kind donations from a wide range of organisations in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Can I replace a missing driver’s licence while visiting Ireland?
You will not be able to replace your driver’s licence in Ireland. This can only be done on your return home. If you had intended to hire a car, please contact us as we may be able to assist. If you have already hired a car, then the car hire company will have a copy of your licence but it would be advisable to keep a copy of the garda report in the car in case you are stopped by the Gardaí.
Can I receive compensation if I am a victim of crime in Ireland?
If you are injured as a result of a violent crime in Ireland, you may be entitled to compensation under the ‘Compensation Injuries Compensation Scheme’.
Compensation may be awarded on the basis of out of pocket expenses, including medical expenses and loss of earnings.
You are not entitled to compensation for items stolen or property damaged. For this you must claim through your insurance company.
If the victim has died as a result of the incident, compensation may be awarded to the dependants of the victim.
The incident in which the injury was caused must have been reported to the Gardaí.
There is a three-month time limit for making a claim, but this can be extended in exceptional circumstances up to two years if the Tribunal is satisfied that the circumstances justify exceptional treatment.
Further information on the compensation scheme is available here.
If you are a citizen of another EU State you can apply for compensation directly from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal or through the national compensating authority in your home country. They will advise you about making a claim or you can apply directly through the European’s Commission website.
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