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The month with highest uptake of employment-related support was April, the CSO said today

59% of firms used State's employment support schemes

New Central Statistics Office figures show that almost six in ten enterprises in Ireland availed of the State's Covid-19 employment-related support schemes in the months from March to September.

Business • 18 Dec 20

The Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) will now stay open for new applications until the end of June

Credit Guarantee Scheme for businesses to be extended

The Government has decided to extend two measures which were brought in to help businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 24 Nov 20

35,400 employers received Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) payments for October, the Finance Department said today

6,100 businesses have signed up for CRSS - Finance

New figures from the Department of Finance show significant uptake of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) since its launch earlier this month.

Business • 13 Nov 20

Ireland West Airport-Knock saw passenger numbers plummet by 90% during the busy summer period due to the pandemic

Ireland West Airport-Knock expects €4m loss for 2020

Ireland West Airport Knock expects revenues to tumble by €11m this year and record losses of €4m due to the impact of Covid-19.

Business • 03 Nov 20

Employment Wage Subsidy Schemes will continue during 2021 and the Government will decide on the form of its extension when economic conditions are clearer

'No cliff edge' to wage subsidy schemes - Donohoe

The Government has begun the process to apply for EU funding towards the costs of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme which could result in Ireland accessing just under €2.5 billion.

budget 2021 • 13 Oct 20

Revenue also confirmed that all future monthly EWSS payments due to eligible employers will be made as soon as possible after the fifth day of the following month

Revenue brings forward payment date for EWSS

Revenue has brought forward the date of payment for Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme supports to eligible employers.

Business • 06 Oct 20

In the past seven days, 9,959 people have closed their PUP claims

Number of people claiming PUP falls below 210,000

The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen to just under 210,000 - down 64% on the peak in May, when almost 600,000 were dependent on the payment for income support.

Coronavirus • 14 Sep 20

Paschal Donohoe forecast that the EWSS would support around 350,000 jobs

EWSS to cost the State less than TWSS - Donohoe

The Government's new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme will cost the State over €0.5 billion less that the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, despite running for two months longer, according to the Minister for Finance.

Business • 10 Sep 20

The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme was replaced on Tuesday by the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

Final cost of Government's TWSS almost €2.9 billion

The final cost of the Government's Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme was almost €2.9 billion when it expired last Monday, according to the latest figures from the Revenue Commissioners who administered the scheme.

Business • 04 Sep 20

The new scheme will run until the end of March 2021

Revenue confirms 22,000 employers registered for EWSS

As the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme goes live today, the Revenue Commissioners has confirmed that over 22,100 employers have registered for the scheme.

Business • 01 Sep 20

Revenue has confirmed that certain directors will be entitled to claim the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

Some company directors can claim new EWSS - Revenue

A day before the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme comes into effect, Revenue has confirmed that certain directors will be entitled to claim the payment.

Business • 31 Aug 20

The new EWSS will remain in place until 31 March 2021

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme - all you need to know

As the Government's Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme is replaced by the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme, Industry and Employment Correspondent Ingrid Miley examines the key questions surrounding the changeover.

Business • 04 Sep 20

Pearse Doherty has described the Government's advice as 'confusing'

Concerns over eligibility of low-paid workers for EWSS

Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has raised concerns about the eligibility of low-paid or part-time workers for the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme, and described the Government's advice as "confusing".

Business • 28 Aug 20

The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme will provide a flat-rate subsidy to qualifying employers based on the numbers of paid and eligible employees on their payroll

Revenue issues guidance for employers eligible for EWSS

Employers must be able to demonstrate a 30% reduction in turnover between July and December to qualify for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme which replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme on September 1.

Business • 14 Aug 20

The July Stimulus includes measures to help businesses reopen, and encourage consumers to spend

July Stimulus: What's in it for me?

The Government has announced its July Stimulus package - which aims to accelerate the economic recovery following the impact of Covid-19. Here's an overview of what it includes.

Business • 23 Jul 20

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme