U2 gives €10m to support healthcare workers

U2 has given €10m to support healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak in Ireland.

The band’s donation will be used to source and buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline staff.

RTE has reported the money is part of a scheme involving Irish aircraft leasing company Avolon, which is working with companies to raise funds to buy PPE from China.

The first delivery arrived at Dublin airport earlier this week.

 

The Irish government is already spending more than €200m securing additional equipment from the country, with Aer Lingus transporting the stock from Beijing to Dublin on dozens of flights.

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