2002

Irish volunteers head for Israel and Jordan

24 Dec 2002

Two new Irish Red Cross delegates will be travelling to work with the International Committee of the Red Crescent, (ICRC) in Israel and Jordan a few days. John Rowland from Inchicore, Dublin and Patrick McManus from Tipperary will be working as part of the ICRC humanitarian aid programme in Israel and Jordan.

60% of carers on-call 24 hours a day

29 Nov 2002

Irish Red Cross comprehensive support service for carers launched by Minister Coughlan.

Independent national research shows that 62% of carers in Ireland are committed to providing the service 24 hours a day, and over half of those are doing so on their own. 88% of those researched are caring for someone that has a long-term illness or disabled and 53% are looking after the patient for more than five years. 93% of those surveyed were women.

Irish Red Cross invests €660,000 in First Aid Services

27 Nov 2002

Ten new ambulances have been added to the Irish Red Cross fleet as part of preparations for services required for the Special Olympics. The Minister for Health & Children, Mr. Micheal Martin, T.D. launched the ambulances at a special ceremony in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, today (Wednesday, 27th November 2002).

The Irish Red Cross Flood Relief Scheme

21 Nov 2002

Welcome to the Irish Red Cross website for the Flood Relief Scheme. This website has been specially established to help people who wish to apply for humanitarian aid arising from hardship caused by the recent floods in November 2002. This follows the appointment by the Government of the Irish Red Cross to distribute humanitarian aid to people who suffered severe hardship as a result of the recent floods.

Irish Red Cross welcomes new partnership against HIV/AIDS

19 Nov 2002

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Vienna-based Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development, have agreed to work together against HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific.

Red Cross and Red Crescent expands appeal for drought-hit Ethiopia

18 Nov 2002

In light of the worsening food crisis in Ethiopia, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an appeal for EURO 10.9 million to help 120,500 people - its biggest appeal for the country since 1994.

Cholera threatens Southern Africa as food crisis continues

7 Nov 2002

Cholera is emerging as the latest health threat to 14.4 million people who are already facing severe hunger because of the food crisis across southern Africa, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned today.

Learn to save a life in 12 hours

5 Sept 2002

First Aid assistance at the scene of a road traffic accident saves more lives than advanced technology at a later stage, according to research carried out by the Red Cross.

35 First Aid demonstrations nationwide

5 Sept 2002

As part of European First Aid Day on 14th September, First Aid demonstrations at a simulated road traffic accident will take place at 35 locations nationwide.

Top European Award for Cork Red Cross team

1 Sept 2002

The Irish Red Cross team from Cork won first prize at the European First Aid Convention (FACE) in Ghent, Belgium, this weekend, (Saturday, 31st August 2002).