Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, Peter Burke TD has paid tribute to the ongoing work of all local authority community call teams around the country who are supporting thousands of the more vulnerable citizens during the pandemic.

Community Call teams been providing vital practical supports such as the collection and delivery of essential food and medicines to the elderly, as well as support for those experiencing isolation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 31 March, the teams have received more than 55,000 calls and made 21,500 follow-up calls to citizens.

On his recent visit to the offices of Dublin City Council, Minister Burke paid tribute to the “ongoing excellent work of DCC’s Community Call team”, and all teams nationwide.

“Local authorities are here to serve and reach out to communities in whatever way they can during these awful Covid-19 times. This message is now particularly important in Dublin, where we are urging everybody to be more vigilant and reduce their contacts.”