2006

Tsunami 24 month commemoration - Facts & Figures

Facts & Figures on Irish Red Cross achievements to date

Fighting Erupts in Somalia - Red Cross Responds

DATE: 2006 Jan 03

Since the outbreak of armed violence last week, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has increased its support for various medical facilities in central and southern Somalia, including three hospitals in Mogadishu and 23 clinics run by the Somali Red Crescent Society.

World Disasters Report highlights death by neglect

DATE: 2007 Dec 14

This year’s World Disasters Report highlights the enormous level of suffering and death caused by neglect, the Chairman of the Irish Red Cross, David Andrews said yesterday (Wednesday).

New schools opened by Irish Red Cross in Iran

DATE: 2006 Dec 06

TWO new schools, built by the Irish Red Cross, will have their official opening ceremony today in the Iranian city of Bam, on the eve of the third anniversary of the earthquake which devastated the city.

Irish Red Cross sends aid to Philippines mudslide victims

DATE: 2006 Dec 05

THE IRISH Red Cross is sending Euro 30,000 to the Philippines to help the people affected by the disaster of recent landslides and torrential rains caused by Typhoon Durian.

Irish Red Cross announces aid for Philippines mudslide victims

DATE: 2006 Dec 03

THE IRISH Red Cross will send Euro 20,000 to the Philippines to help the people affected by the disaster of recent landslides and torrential rains caused by Typhoon Durian.

Dublin Woman Joins Tsunami Relief Operation

DATE: 2006 Nov 16

Dublin computer specialist, Tanya Pocock, will be spending Christmas in the Maldives this year - but it will be a demanding assignment for the Red Cross.

Red Cross defibrillator packs presented to two Dublin colleges

DATE: 2006 Nov 06

The Minister for Education and Science, Ms Mary Hanafin TD attended the presentation of Irish Red Cross defibrillator packs to two schools in Dublin, following the fundraising efforts of the Robbie Simpson Trust Fund, set up in memory of the 20- year-old student who died of heart disease last year.

Irish Red Cross: Notice of closure period on Friday 20 October

DATE: 2006 Oct 18

As a mark of respect to our Chairman David Andrews, upon the loss of his brother
Niall Andrews, our head office at 16 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 will be closed between 9am and 2pm on Friday 20 October 2006.

Irish Red Cross extends condolences to Chairman David Andrews

DATE: 2006 Oct 17

The Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, Carmel Dunne, on behalf of the Central Council and Executive Committee today offered her condolences to the Chairman of the Irish Red Cross, David Andrews, on the loss of his brother Niall Andrews.