The Society of St.Vincent de Paul indicated today that it will respond effectively to those who find they need assistance and request help during the current severe weather.
The National President of the Society, Mairead Bushnell, said that she had been in contact with Regional Presidents around the country and all SVP Regional Offices were ready to respond to serious need, as the Society had done during the recent flood alert.
"Some areas are more badly affected by the weather than others," she said, "but we will ensure that no one suffers and is left without help. Heating homes, looking after the elderly and children are particularly important and those who are unemployed and in already severe financial difficulties, must not be left without a resource for help to which they can turn."
The National President said that the Society's Regional Offices around the country were ready to help, had proved their effectiveness during the floods emergency and would do so again, if called upon.
"Those who are in need should call their Regional Offices and they will get help during this severe weather period."