The government's new scheme aimed at providing payroll support for businesses affected by Covid-19 takes effect from today.
The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, and will continue until March next year.
Firms seeking to apply face stricter criteria than under the previous scheme, while the top subsidy rate for workers is down from 410 euro per week to 203 euro.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
Affordable Houses Set To Be Built In Blessington
Wicklow Councillors have passed a material contravention to allow for the construction of over 300 residential units in Blessington,
Progress Made On New Greystones School Building
A letter of intent is being issued for a new school building at Greystones Community College this morning
Gardai Investigate After Woman's Body Found In Wexford Housing Estate
Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fatal incident involving a car in Castlebridge, Co. Wexford,
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