Loneliness Taskforce condemns Government for lack of action

The Loneliness Taskforce said: 'The fact that Ireland, where we pride ourselves on the strength of our communities, has the highest levels of loneliness in the EU, is bitterly disappointing and very concerning.'

The Loneliness Taskforce has criticised the Government for “not living up to their commitment to tackle loneliness”, while repeated offers of support to the Department of Health have been brushed aside.

The taskforce said there is an urgent need for investment in the upcoming budget after an EU Commission report showed that Ireland has the highest rates of loneliness in the EU.