Ireland’s first case of Coronavirus was confirmed on 29 February 2020.
In addition to being a public health concern, the virus has the potential to cause disruptive impact to businesses.
The Government is taking measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Please find below a series of key resources for Business from Government Departments and Public Bodies.
Click here for the latest update from the Irish Government on the next phase of Ireland’s Covid-19 response from 9 March 2020, which includes details of agreed-to protections and supports for businesses and workers
Resources from the HSE & the Department of Health
- HSE Coronavirus / COVID-19 Dedicated Page
- HSE Page with guidance on what you should do if you are returning from an area affected by Coronavirus
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Public Health Advice Poster
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Public Health Advice Poster (in Irish)
- HSE Guidance to organisers and attendees of mass gatherings
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 FAQs Document
- An update on Coronavirus / COVID-19 shared Friday 6 March 2020, from Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health
Resources for Businesses
- Short-Time Work Support booklet from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection *NEW*
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Business Supports from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Checklist from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation
- Coronavirus / COVID-19 Guidance from the Workplace Relations Commission for Employers and Employees
- Citizens Information Briefings on Employers’ Obligations (in context of Coronavirus / COVID-19)
- Citizens Information Briefings on Employees’ Rights and Entitlements (in context of Coronavirus / COVID-19)
- Information on the Short Time Work Support Scheme, a scheme suited to benefit employees whose hours of work have been reduced from the impact of Coronavirus / COVID-19
Resources from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- The DFA’s Travel Advice Page – Coronavirus Travel Alerts are currently in place for countries including China, Italy and Spain
Please refer back to the HSE’s dedicated page on Coronavirus for further updates. You can also follow the HSE on Twitter
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