COVID-19

The National Risk Assessment for Ireland 2020 was endorsed by the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning on 24 February 2021. Following this endorsement it was noted by Government and it was then forwarded to the European Commission to meet Ireland’s reporting obligations under Article 6 of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It also ensures Ireland’s compliance with Decision Number 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament.

COVID-19 Community Call Helplines

Each local authority (council) has established a Community Response Forum to coordinate COVID-19 related community supports.

As part of this, each local authority has established a helpline that vulnerable people can phone if they are looking for basic services such as delivery of food or meals, or transport for essential trips.

A list of each local authority’s helpline phone numbers can be found at: