Earlier this year, Pobal prepared a webpage containing guidance on how community and voluntary groups can apply the prevailing public health advice to their own activities. This resource remains available and has been updated to reflect the continuance of public health measures: The page contains step-by-step guidance on how community and voluntary groups can prepare […]
President of Ireland Commends the Work of Community Champions
In his statement President Michael D.Higgins sincerely thanked all of the Champions and volunteers who have been involved in the Community Outreach Programme for making themselves available to give a helping hand to those who need it now, at this difficult time. The full statement is available to read here
COVID-19 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
What is COVID-19 Community Outreach? COVID-19 Community Outreach (CCO) is a national response to the societal impact of the coronavirus outbreak, coordinated by The Wheel and Irish Rural Link, and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It seeks to ensure that vulnerable demographics across Ireland — such as older people, people with […]
Irish Rural Link Urge People to Heed the new Measures on Cocooning Announced by An Taoiseach
Irish Rural Link are urging people to heed the new measures announced by An Taoiseach this evening, 27th March and to stay at home and asking neighbours of elderly and vulnerable people to phone them and ensure they are safe. Full press statement here
New Social Distance Measures while Outside
The Government announced yesterday, 24th March, new measures in relation to going outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic. Due to overcrowding of public parks, beaches, popular walking sites, playgrounds, many of these are now closed or there is an increase presence of Park Rangers and Gardai at these sites. It is still important to get out during […]
New COVID-19 Income Support Scheme
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 amount of €410 per week to help affected companies keep paying their employees. This is […]
Social Welfare Payment Special Arrangements for COVID-19
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 change to fortnightly from this week. You will receive 1 payment to cover 2 weeks.– You […]
Irish Rural Link Welcome the Launch of COVID-19 Government Action Plan to Support the Community Response
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 helpdesk for community and voluntary group has been set up and can be emailed on […]
