Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 56 measures in Ireland in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases fall into the category Supporting businesses to stay afloat with 20 cases (36%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated in regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Roisin Farelly (IRN Publishing) and Eurofound.
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 May 2020 |
Measures to deploy a larger workforce in public healthcare and allow for the reassignment of public sector staff and teachers to other duties
Mobilisation of a larger workforce |
Bipartite collective agreements |
12 April 2021 |
New public service agreement concluded against background of pandemic
Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services |
Company practices |
07 February 2021 |
Manufacturing companies pay bonus to employees working onsite
Remuneration and rewards for workers in essential services |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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23 April 2020 Updated |
Temporary COVID-19 wage subsidy scheme
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
17 July 2020 |
Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS)
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
18 September 2020 Updated |
New wage subsidy scheme (EWSS) is less generous, but fiscally more sustainable
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Bipartite collective agreements |
30 November 2020 |
COVID-19 recovery agreement for pilots at Aer Lingus
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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26 April 2020 Updated |
Trading online voucher scheme
Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer |
26 April 2020 Updated |
COVID-19 online retail scheme
Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer |
Other initiatives or policies |
11 July 2021 |
Funding for the digital transformation of tourism activities and attractions
Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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12 April 2021 Updated |
National Remote Work Strategy aims to make remote working a permanent option after the pandemic
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Bipartite collective agreements |
12 October 2020 Updated |
COVID-19 safety protocols agreed in the construction sector
Occupational health and safety |
12 October 2020 |
Agreement on safety protocols for meat industry
Occupational health and safety |
30 November 2020 |
Four year emergency agreement concluded at Ryanair
Changes in work organisation |
30 November 2020 |
Dublin Airport restructuring plan
Changes of working hours or work arrangements |
Tripartite agreements |
24 July 2020 Updated |
Return to Work Safely Protocol
Occupational health and safety |
Company practices |
07 February 2021 |
Ervia: Agile work programme aided move to remote working during pandemic
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
13 July 2021 |
New code of practice on right to disconnect
Well-being of workers |
Other initiatives or policies |
01 December 2020 |
Online mental health service launched for frontline workers
Well-being of workers |
07 October 2021 |
New policy on 'blended working' in the civil service published
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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25 April 2020 Updated |
Increased illness benefit for COVID-19 absences
Paid sick leave |
13 July 2021 |
New statutory sick leave from 2022
Paid sick leave |
Other initiatives or policies |
13 July 2021 |
Agreement on terms of reference for report on move to Living Wage
Other |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 May 2020 Updated |
Restrictions on evictions and rent freezes for landlords
Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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09 November 2020 |
New tax credit introduced to encourage spending in hospitality sector
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
14 October 2021 |
Budget for 2022 includes a number of measures to aid recovery
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
Other initiatives or policies |
07 July 2020 Updated |
Grant for restarting small businesses introduced
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
04 September 2020 Updated |
Apprenticeship incentivisation scheme
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
12 October 2020 |
Government announces extra funds for carers and people with disabilities
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
11 November 2020 |
July stimulus aims to assist businesses and people get back to work
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
12 April 2021 |
New Outdoor Dining Funding Scheme Launched
Measures to support a gradual relaunch of work |
13 July 2021 |
Economic Recovery Plan
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
13 July 2021 |
New Pathways to Work strategy as part of National Recovery Plan
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
14 October 2021 |
Funding package and supports for Tourism, Arts & Culture announced in Budget
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
13 January 2022 |
Additional funding announced to support live performance sector
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
14 January 2022 |
New annual grant for apprenticeship employers
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.