Irish Distillers - the makers of Jameson and Middleton whiskey and part of global drinks group Pernod Ricard - is branching out into hand sanitising gel.
The company is going to supply the gel for free to the Health Service Executive, in partnership with Cork firm Mervue Laboratories.
Irish Distillers said it will use its expertise to help the national response to Covid-19. Rosemary Garth of Irish Distillers said the supply of hand sanitisers is scarce during this coronavirus pandemic including "crucially for those who need it most." Ms Garth said the company, as a producer of alcohol, decided to get to work to see what was needed to make the gel plan happen - and on a large scale.