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Income Support Scheme
Ministers remind companies that Income Support Scheme available for those affected by COVID crisis. Government Ministers are today sending a message to employers who have been, or expect to be, hit by the COVID-19 crisis [...]
The importance of handwashing explained in DOH animation
The importance of handwashing explained in this Department of Health animation. Please share. We are being asked to do a lot these days and everyone is working hard to stop the spread of this #coronavirus. [...]
Draft Letter Drawn up by Retail Excellence for Employers.
The following is a draft letter drawn up by Retail Excellence for employers to give to essential employees. It can be used as a template. Draft Letter to be given to Essential Workers* '28th March [...]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION ON COCOONING FOR THE OVER 70s AND THOSE MEDICALLY VULNERABLE TO COVID-19
This is a long read but all the information is important and should answer most - if not all - questions. Seán. Cocooning is a measure to protect those over 70 years or those extremely [...]
Updated Government Measures to Combat COVID-19 Virus
List of: A. Essential Retail Outlets. B. Businesses that can only offer emergency call-out or delivery services. C. Physical distancing measures that must be adhered to. The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that [...]
FURTHER SUPPORT FOR LOCAL RADIO
I am delighted that my Department has announced further support for local and regional radio. My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton TD has asked the Broadcasting Authority of [...]