In its most recent announcement in relation to the extension of Level 5 Restrictions to 5th April 2021, the Government issued further measures to deal with the Virus. It has extended key supports to the employers and employees which are detailed in COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead.
Key Supports and Extensions
The following supports to employers and employees have been extended to 30th June 2021:
In addition to the above, Government will continue to support the businesses by:
Note: Ireland has returned to VAT at the rate of 23% from the 1st March 2021. The reduced VAT of 21% is no longer applicable.
Link – https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/resilience-recovery-2020-2021-plan-for-living-with-covid-19/
Authors – Anne O’Connell & Chaitra Girish Mallya 28 February 2021
Anne O’Connell Solicitors
19-22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
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