Extension of Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme welcomed by Sligo publican
A Sligo publican has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. It’s being extended to the end of January 2022 and backdated to the 1st of December 2021. Minister Paschal Donohoe said they couldn’t design a targeted scheme for the hospitality sector in time for Christmas…
Clarity sought over Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
A number of local TD’s are seeking clarity over details in the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. Deputies were debating a resolution to the scheme in the Dail recently with many calling for an extension beyond March 31st. Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marc MacSharry believes clarity is needed for those working from home…
Concerns raised in relation to employment wage subsidy scheme
A Donegal TD says there are serious flaws in the governments new employment wage subsidy scheme will cost the taxpayer at least 2.25 billion euro between now and the end of March next year. The new scheme came into effect overnight, and replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme set…
Claims cuts to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme will lead to permanent layoffs
A Donegal TD is claiming cuts to the temporary wage subsidy scheme next week will lead to permanent lay-offs by businesses in struggling sectors. Deputy Pearse Doherty is calling on the government to extend the wage subsidy scheme until the end of October. The Sinn Fein spokesman on finance says…