Donohoe: Review of Covid-19 support payments after 12 weeks with potential for 'tapering'

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that he believes there will be an improvement in the economy in the second half of this year.

The Finance Minister has said it is “very likely” he will taper and change the Covid-19 welfare subsidies when they expire after 12 weeks.

Paschal Donohoe said the decision will depend on the state of the economy and how Ireland is tackling Covid-19.