Renewed fears about ambulance shortages in a number of counties including Carlow

There are renewed fears about ambulance shortages today.

The Irish Independent claims as many as six counties are being left with just one ambulance on duty.

The paper says two emergency ambulances are providing round the clock cover in Carlow, Leitrim and Longford seven days a week, while Sligo, Monaghan and Laois are regularly covered by just two vehicles.