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 25 measures in Ireland in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases fall into the category Supporting businesses to stay afloat with 13 cases (52%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, with the next main update scheduled for July 2020.
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 |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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25 April 2020 Updated |
Credit guarantee scheme for COVID-19 for SMEs
Access to finance |
26 April 2020 |
Microfinance Ireland COVID-19 business loan
Access to finance |
26 April 2020 |
COVID-19 working capital loan scheme
Access to finance |
26 April 2020 |
COVID-19 business financial planning grant
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
26 April 2020 |
Business continuity voucher
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
06 May 2020 Updated |
Suspension of the obligation of employers to pay redundancy payments
Rescue procedures in case of insolvency or adaptation of insolvency regulation |
11 November 2020 |
Supports for self-employed individuals introduced in the budget
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
12 November 2020 |
Supports for companies impacted by local COVID-19 restrictions
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
Company practices |
06 May 2020 |
Banks introduce measures to cushion effects of COVID-19
Access to finance |
Other initiatives or policies |
28 August 2020 |
Pandemic stabilisation and recovery fund
Access to finance |
28 August 2020 |
Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) issue new loan scheme
Access to finance |
18 September 2020 |
New assistance fund to support microenterprises
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
12 November 2020 |
New scheme for business severely impacted by COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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17 July 2020 |
Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS)
Income support for people in employment (e.g. short-time work) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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26 April 2020 |
Trading online voucher scheme
Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer |
26 April 2020 |
COVID-19 online retail scheme
Creation of platforms for businesses aimed at customer |
Bipartite collective agreements |
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12 October 2020 |
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 |
Tripartite agreements |
24 July 2020 Updated |
Return to Work Safely Protocol
Occupational health and safety |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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25 April 2020 |
Increased illness benefit for COVID-19 absences
Paid sick leave |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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09 November 2020 |
New tax credit introdcued to encourage spending in hospitality sector
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
Other initiatives or policies |
04 September 2020 |
Apprenticeship incentivisation scheme
Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation |
12 October 2020 |
Government announces extra funds for carers and people with disabilities
Active labour market policies, incl. subsidised job creation |
11 November 2020 |
July stimulus aims to assist businesses and people get back to work
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.