COVID-19 pandemic poses significant challenges for the child protection system “We are telling people to stay at home to save lives, but for some, home is the most dangerous place to be” An information hub of local and national resources to support families in crisis during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has […]
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Many pet owners continue to be worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their pets. The ISPCA is continuing to monitor news from the experts and would like to reassure pet owners that there is no evidence that pets can contract COVID-19 or transmit the virus to humans. We are […]
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton TD has announced that all major telecoms providers have committed to a number of measures to help people stay in touch and work from home during Covid 19. All major providers have signed up, including BT Ireland, eir, Pure Telecom, […]
The organisation says that support of communities and families is “more important than ever” as cocooning measures are extended until May 5 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is urging members of the public to reach out to older people in the community who may be feeling particularly isolated […]
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has launched a mental health and wellbeing initiative aimed at supporting the diverse mental health needs of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. This campaign, developed by the Department of Health and HSE, in collaboration with a range of cross-Government partners, will offer support […]
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, has issued a guidance note to veterinary professionals on the subject of COVID-19 and passive transfer to animals. Included is a protocol for […]