The Irish Examiner understands that consideration is also being given to providing and increasing jobseeker payments for the self-employed. The measures are being discussed by Cabinet today in response to the financial impact of Covid-19. A government announcement is expected in the afternoon on the new public area restrictions while the emergency wage package supports could take a number of weeks to arrange. One model for wage supports suggested would see the government paying up to 70% of an employee's wages, up to a maximum of €410. Opposition parties will be briefed on the emergency legislation for the multi-billion euro wage package after 5pm today.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2020 13:41 UTC