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08 Oct 2025

Public Portlaoise defibrillators withdrawn from use

Portlaoise Community First Responders are alerting the public that two devices are withdrawn

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Portlaoise Community First Responders are alerting the public to the withdrawal of two Public Access AEDs from Portlaoise. 

One of the defibrillators is located at Lyster Square (Beside Laois Pharmacy R32 R684) and the second device is located at the telephone box Top Square, Portlaoise. 

Portlaoise Community First Responders say they “will notify the community once these are back in service.”  

The Public Access AED at St Peter & Paul's Church located at Eircode R32 HD72 remains operable if required in an emergency.

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