Micheál Martin: Stimulus package will lift both communities and businesses

Mr Martin said coronavirus has resulted in the "most rapid recession" ever. Photo: Julien Behal Photography.

The coalition's €7bn Covid-19 stimulus package is designed to ensure the recovery from the crisis helps lift both communities and businesses, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Announcing the €7.4bn package, he said there are 50 measures across sectors that would help not only to keep people in jobs but also create employment in all parts of the country.