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Poll: Are you planning a holiday somewhere in Ireland this year?

# Your Say

Poll: Are you planning a holiday somewhere in Ireland this year?

Jul 26th 2020, 11:00 AM 54,700 Views 102 Comments

The government this week announced a ‘staycation’ tax rebate as part of July stimulus plan.

Dáil approves €16,000 top-up payments for 'super junior' ministers amid criticism

# Memory Lapse

Dáil approves €16,000 top-up payments for 'super junior' ministers amid criticism

Updated Jul 24th 2020, 5:13 PM 50,223 Views 158 Comments

Minister for public expenditure Michael McGrath “didn’t recall” his party, Fianna Fáil, trying to block the same allowances in 2017.

Government to spend €200 million on re-education and job incentives

# July Stimulus

# July Stimulus

Government to spend €200 million on re-education and job incentives

Jul 24th 2020, 4:34 PM 17,064 Views 29 Comments

Employers will be given incentives to hire apprentices and young, unemployed workers.

What's in it for me? — Everything you need to know about the government's July stimulus package

# July Stimulus

# July Stimulus

What's in it for me? — Everything you need to know about the government's July stimulus package

Jul 23rd 2020, 8:05 PM 59,215 Views 37 Comments

There were few surprises in today’s announcement.

Government announces staycation tax rebate as part of July stimulus plan

# Payback

Government announces staycation tax rebate as part of July stimulus plan

Jul 23rd 2020, 5:18 PM 114,401 Views 76 Comments

The July stimulus measures were announced by the government this afternoon.

Pandemic Unemployment Payment extended - but some rates will be tapered from 17 September

# SUPPORTS

Pandemic Unemployment Payment extended - but some rates will be tapered from 17 September

Jul 23rd 2020, 4:59 PM 51,425 Views 38 Comments

The wage subsidy scheme will also be extended but the Taoiseach indicated a move away from supports towards greater employment.

'Staycation voucher', wage subsidy extension and cheap loans all part of much-vaunted July stimulus

# Cash Injection

# Cash Injection

'Staycation voucher', wage subsidy extension and cheap loans all part of much-vaunted July stimulus

Jul 23rd 2020, 9:37 AM 72,936 Views 69 Comments

It is being touted as the much-heralded ‘rescue’ plan the government hopes will boost the economy.

Hundreds of childcare providers say they won't be able to stay open without more government supports

# Childcare Troubles

# Childcare Troubles

Hundreds of childcare providers say they won't be able to stay open without more government supports

Jul 15th 2020, 6:05 AM 14,121 Views 9 Comments

70% of childcare providers are yet to reopen, with only 22% operating at full capacity.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar 'doesn't fully trust' the banks not to try to profit during Covid-19 crisis

# July Stimulus

# July Stimulus

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar 'doesn't fully trust' the banks not to try to profit during Covid-19 crisis

Updated Jul 11th 2020, 1:35 PM 40,718 Views 47 Comments

Varadkar also said that he doesn’t fully trust the banks not to profiteer amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Wage subsidy extension, cheaper loans and rates waiver to be discussed at July stimulus meeting

# Employment

Wage subsidy extension, cheaper loans and rates waiver to be discussed at July stimulus meeting

Jul 8th 2020, 2:57 PM 26,855 Views 18 Comments

The July Jobs Stimulus Plan will be unveiled in the next two weeks.

What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government

# Green Shoots

What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government

Jul 7th 2020, 6:10 AM 13,506 Views 30 Comments

There are big challenges ahead. Here’s what to look out for.

Ibec warns that significant number of businesses will fold this year unless there is 'dramatic intervention'

# July Stimulus

# July Stimulus

Ibec warns that significant number of businesses will fold this year unless there is 'dramatic intervention'

Jun 23rd 2020, 7:35 AM 11,406 Views 20 Comments

The draft programme for government has promised a July stimulus, and Ibec says urgent supports are needed for SMEs.

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