The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has reported that it received approximately 15,000 calls for help during March with Covid-19 measures cited frequently by callers in the last week of the month. “There have been some harrowing messages received with a lot of people experiencing stress, anxiety and dealing […]
Coronavirus
While the spread of COVID-19 hits countries across the world, there is hope the devastating Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is close to being halted – and similar response work will be vital in tackling the Coronavirus. These are difficult times for everyone. As COVID-19 spreads around the world and […]
AXA Insurance Ireland and Renault Group, along with its dealer network, have joined forces to provide complimentary Renault cars complete with complimentary AXA motor insurance for the next two months for doctors and nurses returning from overseas to support the HSE during the Covid-19 crisis. The only requirement from the medics […]
The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to fake news and disinformation spreading, which hamper efforts to contain the pandemic. Today, April 2, on International Fact-checking Day, Parliament is contributing to raising awareness of the dangers of disinformation, not only for citizens’ health, but also for democracy. Whereas many battle […]
Age Action and the Irish Red Cross are launching a COVID-19 Hardship Fund in partnership to support people experiencing difficulties meeting costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Unexpected costs can put an added strain on older people and the Hardship Fund will assist with the costs of increased food bills and […]
This particularly difficult time we are all facing poses additional challenges for autistic people COVID-19 has brought unpredictability and change of routine for everyone in our communities. At this strange and difficult time, autistic people and their families may be facing more even challenges than usual. Working in partnership AsIAm, […]