“The Government remains absolutely determined to support businesses, jobs, incomes and public health. Over the course of this year and last the Government has committed almost €38 billion in Covid related supports, or 19 per cent of GNI*. As recently as this week the PUP, EWSS, enhanced illness benefit and CRSS support schemes were extended to the end of June, while at the same time continuing to provide significant supports, through loans, grants, vouchers, commercial rate waivers and other business support schemes. The Government will soon publish a National Economic Plan setting out a pathway for recovery in the Irish economy over the medium term, with growing and sustaining employment as a top priority.”