Where are we with ‘unemployment’? Economists have started to publish estimates on how COVID-19 will impact the economy. It is important at the outset to emphasise that these estimates are not based on traditional forecasting methods but instead rely on scenario-based analysis. The reason for this is simply that we are in unprecedented times, without
Chambers Ireland and their nationwide network of chambers including Limerick Chamber has published the results of a survey of its members, which seeks to quantify and highlight the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses in towns, cities and regions right across the country. The survey which has over 1,100 responses (1,149) was conducted between 3 April
Revenue has published updated FAQs in respect of the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. Click here to read
The below article is written by Limerick Chamber member ActionPoint. Their mission is to help companies achieve their greatest potential using the power of technology. The two sides of remote working Over the years, we’ve come to understand that there are two sides to effective remote working. There is the technical side of things, the
Further Update The Government has just released the confirmed list of Essential Services, these are the workplaces who are permitted to operate during this period of enhanced restrictions.(link) Also see here a template ‘Go To Work’ letter that those in Essential Services to personalise and supply to team members (Link). Workers are advised to carry
The Government declaration last night for almost all of us to fan ábhaile is another positive action that we take, together, to keep our friends and loved ones safe. Further clarification on the Wage Subsidy Scheme was published yesterday (click here for the most up to date info) and we are assured that the Revenue
Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.
The Government late this afternoon published the details of their further supports for business. Catriona is fully reviewing the measures announced which were broadly in line with what we have lobbied for, including; increase the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Support and Covid-19 Illness Benefit payment for people who have been laid off due to the
Monday 23 March 2020: Limerick Chamber today published the most comprehensive set of proposals from an employer’s body for government supports to help business through the COVID-19 crisis.. The largest business representative body in the Mid-West, which submitted the recommendations today, said that while initial measures from government were welcome, they do not go far
As we end a week of enormous change for everyone we’d like to take this opportunity to commend you on how Limerick’s business community has reacted. This week we stand in solidarity with our Retail and Hospitality community members who have taken the first major hit of what will likely be a rolling negative economic
