Sudden end of Covid-19 business supports would create economic shock, says Finance Minister

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said schemes like the Pandemic Unemployment Payment had mitigated much of the worst economic impacts of the virus. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Ending Covid-19 business supports suddenly would create an economic shock, the Finance Minister says.

Speaking on Today FM's  The Last Word, Paschal Donohoe said this meant  the wage subsidy scheme would not "simply end" in June when it is due to expire.