Michael McGrath: Wage subsidy scheme will not end abruptly

Support could not and would not be withdrawn over night, he told RTÉ radio’s Today with Sarah McInerny . The scheme had played “a hugely important role” during the crisis, support would be withdrawn in a phased and gradual manner.

Michael McGrath, newly appointed Minister for Public Expenditure, President Michael D Higgins.

By Vivienne Clarke and Joel Slattery