July stimulus package will help kick-start the economy

Jack Chambers : Europe needs to work together to stimulate recovery. Picture: Leah Farrell

The July stimulus package coupled with multi-billion euro EU supports will help "kick-start the economy post lockdown" and put Ireland on "the path to recovery", the Dail has heard.

Junior finance minister Jack Chambers said that the Covid-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented economic and social challenge for Europe which can be combated by member states working together.