Volunteer appeal as 'Community Call' initiative to aid coronavirus fight launched

Tanaiste Simon Coveney said the Community Call initiative will be broad-ranging in its scope.

The government has launched a major initiative which aims to see a volunteering response across Ireland during the coronavirus crisis.

Tanaiste Simon Coveney said the Community Call project is a partnership with national and local government, and will also involve the community and voluntary sectors to help the vulnerable.