Finance minister rules out wage subsidy scheme for firms affected by tariffs

Ireland’s minister for finance Paschal Donohoe. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The minister for finance has ruled out a wage subsidy scheme for sectors affected by US tariffs, saying it is not appropriate now.

Paschal Donohoe said he is not aiming to bring forward a proposal that would introduce supports similar to those brought in during the Covid-19 pandemic.