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New COVID-19 Income Support Scheme

New COVID-19 Income Support Scheme

by Louise Lennon | Mar 25, 2020 | Covid-19, News, Press & Events

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection announced yesterday, 24th March, new rates of social welfare payments for those impacted by COVID-19. These include; a temporary wage subsidy of 70% of take home pay up to a maximum weekly tax free...
Social Welfare Payment Special Arrangements for COVID-19

Social Welfare Payment Special Arrangements for COVID-19

by Louise Lennon | Mar 24, 2020 | Covid-19, News, Press & Events

The Department of Social Protection have made special arrangements for Social Welfare Payments including State Pension during the COVID-19 outbreak. Some of these include: – Post Office Payments will be available for collection for 90 days.- Weekly payments will...
Irish Rural Link Welcome the Launch of COVID-19 Government Action Plan to Support the Community Response

Irish Rural Link Welcome the Launch of COVID-19 Government Action Plan to Support the Community Response

by Louise Lennon | Mar 20, 2020 | Covid-19, News, Press & Events

Irish Rural Link (IRL) – the national network representing the interest of rural communities is welcoming the launch by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Minister Michael Ring, of the COVID-19 Government Action Plan to Support Community Response. A new...
Protocol for Community Groups and Volunteers in delivering services

Protocol for Community Groups and Volunteers in delivering services

by Louise Lennon | Mar 18, 2020 | News, Press & Events

The coming weeks and possibly months will be challenging for everyone but can be more difficult for the elderly and vulnerable who live alone.  While people and communities are being urged to help out and check in with their elderly neighbours, many voluntary groups...
Minister Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours

Minister Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours

by Louise Lennon | Mar 15, 2020 | News, Press & Events

Minister Ring, Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today said ‘The mobilisation of local community & voluntary groups and the engagement of volunteers at local level can play a crucial part in ensuring that vulnerable people living in the...
Irish Rural Link urge people to check in and help Elderly and other Vulnerable neighbours during COVID-19 outbreak

Irish Rural Link urge people to check in and help Elderly and other Vulnerable neighbours during COVID-19 outbreak

by Louise Lennon | Mar 13, 2020 | News, Press & Events

‘When there is a crisis, communities around the country pull together and look out for each other, we are now in a crisis and are calling on communities to stay safe and take care of those who are most vulnerable at this time’ Irish Rural Link are calling on...
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