The Ambassador paid a courtesy visit to the Irish Association of the Order of Malta and Headquarters of the Irish Ambulance Corps in Dublin. He was received by HE Mr. Patrick Downes, KM, Chairman, Dr. Friedrich von Westerholt, KM, Hospitaller Ad Interim and Mr. John Byrne, Chief Executive Officer.
After a brief tour of the headquarters a detailed discussion was had regarding the works of the Order in Ireland and Africa and where synergy can be enhanced to help the sick and the poor. The brief included an overview of the Ambulance Corps.
The Order of Malta Ireland Ambulance Corps is one of the largest providers of first–aid and voluntary medical services in Ireland. From small beginnings in Galway in 1938, it has developed into an organization of over 2,500 members in more than 60 Units spread throughout communities all over Ireland and Northern Ireland.
There are four core services that the Ambulance Corps participates in:
- First Aid and Event Medical Services
- Community Care Activities
- Youth Work
- Training & Education
Their thousands of members volunteer their time on a weekly basis to provide the highest standard of first-aid medical services at national and local events, training in life-saving skills and delivering community care initiatives. They continue to save, touch and change thousands of lives with our efforts every year.
