HSE ADVICE ON COCOONING
This is the latest advice on cocooning for the Over 70s and other vulnerable people. Please read it carefully and follow the instructions. It is vital that we follow the guidelines so that we can [...]
BEFRIENDING INITIATIVE FOR SENIOR ALERTS SCHEME
The Senior Alerts Scheme is to be used to offer additional support for older people during the COVID-19 crisis. The scheme, which is run by my Department, offers a pendant-based alarm system which is monitored [...]
COVID-19 MEASURES: SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS
No school will have less Special Needs Assistant support in September 2020 than they currently have. Special Needs Assistants who are currently employed will still have their jobs in the next school year. Schools can [...]
PRESCRIPTION MEASURES: COVID-19
A number of measures have been put in place to relieve some of the pressure on GPs and pharmacists while still ensuring continuity of care of patients during the crisis. Among these are the ability [...]
INSURERS MUST DEAL FAIRLY WITH BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
Insurers must engage honestly and fairly with business owners. I am hearing of policyholders encountering issues with insurers around business interruption insurance as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Insurers must deal fairly and professionally [...]
CANNEY WARNS INSURERS OVER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
Insurers must engage honestly and fairly with business owners, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has warned. Minister Canney said: "We are hearing of policyholders encountering issues with insurers around business [...]
INCOME SUPPORTS VITAL FOR THOSE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
It is vital that everyone is aware of the income supports available following today's Live Register statistics showing that unemployment has increased dramatically. The figures showed 513,350 people are on the register or receiving income [...]
PATIENT ADVOCACY SERVICE
In the current challenging times, it is important to remember that the Patient Advocacy Service offers free, independent, and confidential advice for patients and families. The service, which is funded by the Department of Health [...]
INCOME SUPPORTS VITAL FOR THOSE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has stressed the importance of income supports after latest statistics confirmed that unemployment has soared. Today's Live Register figures showed 513,350 people are on the [...]
LAUNCH OF COMMUNITY CALL NATIONWIDE VOLUNTEERING EFFORT
The launch of a new nationwide volunteering effort is a call to action for communities all over Ireland. The Community Call is a major initiative to co-ordinate community activity, direct community assistance to where it [...]