ALONE seeks clarity on Ireland’s vaccination strategy and implementation for older people

ALONE, the organisation that supports and empowers older people, is seeking clarity on Ireland’s vaccination strategy and implementation for older people addressing the importance of quality for access. The organisation is taking action after one in five of calls into their National Support Line in the past week concern general COVID-19 related queries, COVID-19 vaccination […]

Enterprise Support Grant Available to Small Business Owners and Funding for School Meals Scheme to be Extended into Summer

Want to get Ireland back working again. In many cases, this means tackling the roadblocks and obstacles which stop an otherwise viable business from getting back up and running or simply giving them a helping hand. It is crucial that we approach this task in an innovative and flexible manner and this is what underpins […]

Barnardos Issues Parental Guidance To Maintain Digital Wellbeing #coronavirus #covid19

In this unsettling time as more parents try to work from home, children’s screen time may increase more than usual. More than ever, it is important to be critical about the information we read online and to manage your digital wellbeing. If you feel your screen time is excessive, or is affecting you and your […]

Message to Students from Presidents of Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology

Message to Students from Presidents of Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology Dear student, We have taken the unusual decision to write to you collectively in these extraordinary times. Your health and safety and that of our wider community is our primary concern, which is why we have all instigated revised at-distance teaching and assessment […]

HSE Advice about Anti-Inflammatory medication and COVID-19

The HSE is today, (Monday 16th March 2020), advising anyone with Covid-19 to continue to take any medication you were already taking, unless you are told not to by a healthcare professional. This includes anti-inflammatories (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac. In response to false information about anti-inflammatory medication and Covid-19 circulating in media […]