The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has introduced a new service to bring COVID-19 testing personnel to vulnerable people who are unable to attend test centres.
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: “This is a very welcome initiative by the association.
“The IWA is working with the Health Service Executive to use its fleet of buses to bring those carrying out tests to people who cannot attend the existing centres.
“This community-based service will include older people and those with disabilities and it will be of particular value to those living in rural and isolated areas.
“Nationally the association has 117 buses so this will be an important facility all around the country.”
Minister Canney added that anyone concerned that they may be developing COVID-19 symptoms should phone their GP, who will advise on whether a test is necessary.

For more information, contact Minister Canney on 086-2513639
April 23 2020