The recently elected Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan has officially opened a community-based counselling hub for people living with HIV.
Funding for the innovative project was granted by the Department of Health following an announcement during last summer's Dublin Pride Festival, with additional funding provided by the Hospital Saturday Fund and National Lottery.READ MORE: 19 amazing photos from Taylor Swift's first of three concerts in Dublin's Aviva Stadium
"The best support we can provide will be when, as a society, we end HIV-related stigma once and for all." "HIV Ireland has a long tradition of providing these kinds of supports, whether through counselling, peer support, community outreach, or advocacy. This hub will enhance our ability to offer these kinds of supports on an ongoing basis and we are grateful for the funding we have received to realise this important facility."