The dos and don’ts of cocooning during COVID-19. Information for anybody that should be cocooning.
Government options
Neasa discusses a number of Government options involving the Green Party she would consider at this point
Employer concerns on Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
The Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme is a welcome development. There have been some concerns from employers about some of the details of the scheme which we’ve tried to address below. On Tuesday, 24 March the Government announced new measures…
Communications Pack for COVID-19 community support groups
Department of Rural and Community Development has produced a Communications Pack for community and voluntary groups and members of the public who are involved in COVID-19 community efforts. This pack contains:
Green Party Universal Basic Income Policy
Universal Basic Income (UBI) operates as a standard payment to every individual that is resident in the state without reference to their means or their ability/availability for employment. It is non-means tested and does not increase or decrease as someone’s…
Financial supports available to employees and employers impacted by COVID-19
Details on a number of financial supports available to employees and employers impacted by COVID-19 are provided below. COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment This payment (6 week payment of €203 per week) is available to employees and self-employed people who are…
Neasa Hourigan calls on the Minister for Finance to push banks on mortgage payment breaks commitment
It was announced that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe had secured agreement from main banks to introduce a range of measures to help those affected by COVID-19 . These measures were to include a payment break up to three months.…
Latest COVID-19 information
Some of the latest COVID-19 information on health and finance (for employers and employees) can be found below. Health As of 18th March 2020 there are now 366 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer…
Retaining access to the Holy Cross site
Cllr. Janet Horner received regarding retaining public access to the Holy Cross site “The lands at Holy Cross, Clonliffe Road Dublin 3 are zoned Z12 – To ensure that existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future of…
Secretarial Assistant job description
(Applications closed) Do you want to make a difference? Neasa Hourigan, newly elected TD for Dublin Central, wants to live in a country where we all can enjoy: a decent roof over our heads; safe streets for all; peace and…