Stimulus package has more than 50 measures to boost economy

(Left to right) Leo Varadkar and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The government says it is difficult to put a figure on the levels that might get back to work. Photo: Julien Behal Photography/PA

The Government's €7bn stimulus package includes over 50 measures designed to give a giant fiscal injection into the economy which will not only protect existing jobs but pave the way for new ones.

While tax savings, training schemes and special grants form part of the plan, a large part of it is geared towards continuing emergency Covid-19 pandemic payments until April next year.