Ireland's finance minister to recommend use of EWSS for two more months

The video discusses the impact of health guidance on the hospitality sector, especially during the Christmas period. It covers the challenges of implementing the COVID restriction support scheme and the decision to maintain enhanced subsidies for December and January. The video also highlights the role and cost of the employment wage subsidy scheme and outlines future plans for E Wiz.

What was the primary reason for developing the COVID restriction support scheme?

• To provide financial aid to the healthcare sector

• To offer supplementary subsidies to businesses affected by restrictions

• To increase employment in the technology sector

• To reduce taxes for large corporations

Why was the COVID restriction support scheme considered complex?

• It needed new technology to be developed

• It was difficult to implement quickly and was costly

• It required international approval

• It was opposed by the hospitality sector

What decision was made to support businesses during December and January?

• To reduce business taxes

• To maintain enhanced subsidies

• To close all non-essential businesses

• To increase interest rates

How much has the employment wage subsidy scheme cost so far?

• €9.5 billion

• €3.5 billion

• €12.5 billion

• €6.5 billion

What is the future plan for the employment wage subsidy scheme as part of Budget 2022?

• To double the subsidies provided

• To phase it out gradually

• To expand it to include more sectors

• To make it permanent