Updated: 13:37, 1 Jun 2021
THE Taoiseach has said there is enormous damage to be undone as he launched the new economic recovery plan today.
Speaking at Dublin Castle this morning, Micheal Martin said the jobs-led recovery package, worth €3.5 billion, will drive the economy forward to a decarbonised, more digital and secure future .
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Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Leo VaradkarCredit: Photocall Ireland
The Taoiseach said the aim is for 2.5million people to be active in the workforce by 2024.
The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be closed off to new applicants from July 1.
The Taoiseach said this move was “in recognition of the fact that at that stage, there should be no new job lay-offs directly attributable to public health restrictions”.
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The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be ending in the next 12 months, it was confirmed this week.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. is writing to every registered business in Ireland to thank them for the.