Red Cross claims that the north west is providing generous support to Ukrainian refugees.
459 people across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have pledged accommodation to Ukrainian refugees. Figures released by the Irish Red Cross show 80 people have pledged in Co. Leitrim, 151 in Sligo and 228 in Co. Donegal. Frank Phelan, Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager with the Irish Red Cross says…
National Hardship supports need to be established immediately
The government have been called on to immediately provide increased supports for older people affected by Covid-19. The calls come following the decision by Age Action and the Red Cross to close the application process for the Covid-19 Hardship Fund due to the volume of applications. …