A national support helpline has been launched in a bid to aid Irish people seeking help during the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid Community Response aims to bring communities together to support those most in need during the pandemic.
Speaking about the campaign, process engineer Danny O’Donovan, said: "Our helpline is a very big step forward – we have managed to set up a professional helpline operated entirely by volunteers.
"As we know, many communities are doing extraordinary work around the country, and we are just adding to this by creating a coordinated system to make sure nobody is without support.
"Our helpline is available between the hours 9am and 9pm, and volunteers can register at any time on our website."
Members of the public seeking assistance can now text the support line on 086 180 0256, or call it on 021 237 7809.
Communications Manager Séamus Ó Fátharta added: "This challenge extends beyond the valiant efforts of our front line staff and rests on our collective doorstep.
"A coordinated community response may seem secondary to the challenges faced by those on the front line, but it will make all the difference.
"It is important to reiterate that everyone can help; people who can deliver supplies to the elderly are as important as medical staff at this time."
