The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health Simon Harris TD and An Post have announced today that a #Covid_19 Public Information booklet will be delivered to every household. The guide offers information about Ireland and [...]

Following last week's launch of the Government Action Plan for Community Response to COVID-19 by the Department of Rural and Community Development, this is a reminder that the department has an email helpline for registered [...]

CABINET ALSO APPROVES NEW PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES ON NPHET RECOMMENDATIONS The Government has today announced a National Covid-19 Income Support Scheme to provide financial support to Irish workers and companies affected by the crisis. In [...]

Here are some dos and don'ts from my Department's Action Plan for Communities. VOLUNTEERS Safety should be your number one priority and make sure you have thesafeguards in place to protect you while you carry [...]

Everyone needs to observe social distancing in the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Most people are following the guidelines of staying two metres apart but some people are not and this is irresponsible. We are [...]

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has provided an update on developments regarding her Department’s employer refund scheme which allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from [...]

I warmly welcome my department's decision to temporarily suspend the broadcasting levy for local radio stations. Local radio stations perform a valuable community service, no more so than now when we are in the midst [...]

With regards to social distancing outreach, including for younger people, the following actions have been taken: Launch of #itsinourhands campaign with GAA and Rugby stars Social distancing outdoor artwork has been developed. Social distancing guidelines [...]