A shocking documentary by RTE One explain problem of the irish ambulance services. Only 30% of emergency call were handle in 8 minute. In England is 75%. Only 64% of emergency call were handle in 19 minutes. European standard impose to handle a minimum of 85%. In England, 97% of emergency call were handle at most in 19 minutes. The interviews are taken by people who lived tragic moments. 

http://youtu.be/7X2E7uZBK1c