Embassy staff in 86 countries are working to get Irish people home

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said money is being sent to many of the 250 different Irish welfare and community organisations around the world.

The largest repatriation of Irish citizens in the history of the State is underway according to Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.

Embassy staff in 86 different embassies around the world are trying to get thousands of people back home.