The Irish government has introduced the Temporary COVID-19
Wage Subsidy Scheme to incentivise employers to retain employees on
the payroll where possible (replacing the emergency COVID-19
Employer Refund Scheme). What are the implications for
employers?
Background
With coronavirus becoming increasingly widespread in Ireland,
the government has introduced various emergency measures as part of
its response to the pandemic and has drafted emergency legislation
outlining these measures – the Emergency Measures in the
Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020. The Taoiseach (Prime
Minister) announced travel restrictions and
further restrictions regarding the closure of non-essential
retail business and facilities.
