Local authorities in Kerry & Cork have launched dedicated Covid-19 Community Response freephone helplines. These are to help the public access non-emergency and non-medical services and to provide support and advice.
Kerry County Council's freephone helpline has been busy since it opened this morning. Manned by council staff, who underwent special training at the weekend, it is based in the Council Chamber.
It will operate from 8am to 8pm seven days a week on 1800 807 009 A text line SUPPORT followed by your name to 50555 is available for the hearing impaired and call back can be requested by emailing [email protected] Ten thousand information leaflets will also be distributed in the county over the coming days flagging the service