National Poisons Information Centre of Ireland

Healthcare Professionals: 01 809 2566 (24hrs) Public Enquiries: 01 809 2166 (8am - 10pm daily) The National Poisons Information Centre provides expert, real-time guidance on poisoning incidents across Ireland. Our team is available 24/7 for healthcare professionals and offers a dedicated Public Poisons Line (01 809 2166) for parents, caregivers, and the general public, providing specialized advice on accidental poisonings in children and others. This public line operates daily from 8am to 10pm; for assistance outside these hours, please contact your GP or visit an emergency department. Important: This LinkedIn page is not monitored for emergency enquiries, and we cannot provide advice through social media. For immediate assistance, please call one of the numbers above. Beyond our advisory services, we actively collect and analyze data on poisoning cases, contributing valuable epidemiological insights that help shape public health policy and safety standards. Our findings are summarized in an annual report, and detailed data is available to regulatory bodies upon request.