Business Support
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Sustaining businesses as while we work through the COVID-19 crisis is crucial. In all cases the best advice will involve speaking directly to your funders,
GP Contact
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GP representative organisations, Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Irish College of General Practitioners, have advised that GPs are the first point of contact for
Travel Advice
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The Department of Foreign Affairs is asking us all to avoid all non-essential travel. Specifically they are banning all travel to Italy. There are
COVID-19, Symptoms
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The HSE has advised that anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should phone their GP who will, if determined necessary, arrange for a test and advise on
COVID-19, Be On Call
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The HSE has started a special recruitment drive in response to COVID-19, called ON CALL. They are asking healthcare and other professionals from all disciplines
Croke Park testing
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Following a high-level request from the HSE yesterday, Croke Park is to become a ‘drive-thru’ facility for testing for Covid-19 for designated appointments from later
Income & Rent Support
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Details of new schemes to financially assist people whose income is negatively impacted by COVID-19 have been announced. Income support This a COVID-19 Pandemic Payment
Welfare Info
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The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) has issued information on coronavirus for employers and employees. It includes information about expected changes to
DCC Arrangements
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The Chief Executive of Dublin City Council has advised Mary that from today until March 29, 2020 the following will be closed to the public:
Corona Virus
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We all need to act responsibly to limit spread of the virus. We can help limit the virus by taking some simple acts : Reduce and