Covid-19: Paschal Donohoe to propose solution on payment loophole for women

At the moment a glaring anomaly in the Covid-19 legislation means women who are returning to work from maternity leave can not be put on the wage subsidy scheme.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is bringing a proposed solution to the cabinet about the Covid-19 wage subsidy omission.

The cabinet will consider changes to the wage subsidy scheme to end a glaring loophole for women on maternity leave.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is bringing a proposed solution to the cabinet.