Republic of Ireland government financial support for business in response to COVID-19
The Irish Government has set out a package of measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
26 March 2020
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The Irish Government has set out a package of measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
Measures include the following:
- A credit guarantee scheme supporting loans of up to €1 million
- A loan scheme for micro businesses supporting loans of up to €50,000
- €200 million SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme (WCS)
- National COVID-19 Income Support Scheme
- COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
- Short Time Work Support
- Revenue Tax Support
Measures
Set out below are key details of the various support measures being put in place.
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