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The government this week announced a ‘staycation’ tax rebate as part of July stimulus plan.
Minister for public expenditure Michael McGrath “didn’t recall” his party, Fianna Fáil, trying to block the same allowances in 2017.
Employers will be given incentives to hire apprentices and young, unemployed workers.
There were few surprises in today’s announcement.
The July stimulus measures were announced by the government this afternoon.
The wage subsidy scheme will also be extended but the Taoiseach indicated a move away from supports towards greater employment.
It is being touted as the much-heralded ‘rescue’ plan the government hopes will boost the economy.
70% of childcare providers are yet to reopen, with only 22% operating at full capacity.
Varadkar also said that he doesn’t fully trust the banks not to profiteer amid the Covid-19 crisis.
The July Jobs Stimulus Plan will be unveiled in the next two weeks.
There are big challenges ahead. Here’s what to look out for.
The draft programme for government has promised a July stimulus, and Ibec says urgent supports are needed for SMEs.