Coronavirus Ireland is updated LIVE as the Government announces new measures to help companies reopen from the shutdown

[ad_1] The government publishes the ‘road map’ of the reopening phases of the coronavirus The Government has released its coronavirus reopening “road map” for Ireland this afternoon. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar described five “phases” of reopening the country, if all goes well and Covid-19 does not retain control of our lives. While there will be two … Read more

The government announces an aid package of 6,500 million euros

[ad_1] The Minister of Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has announced a series of additional supports for companies affected by Covid-19, worth approximately € 6.5 billion. Speaking on Saturday after a cabinet meeting, Donohoe announced a waiver of business fees for companies that have been forced to close for three months, beginning March 27. The measure has … Read more

The government announces five phases in the “roadmap to ease restrictions”

[ad_1] The government has published a “roadmap to ease restrictions.” It comes after Taoiseach’s announcement that the country will begin reopening on May 18. The Covid-19 restrictions will remain in effect until that date. However, Leo Varadkar has announced that the 2km exercise restriction will be extended to 5km starting May 5. Varadkar also announced … Read more