The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe has noted that the
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) has now ceased for all businesses.
A wage subsidy scheme, the EWSS or its predecessor, the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS), has been in place for over 2 years, since March 2020. These schemes have been a substantial and key part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and played a vital role in maintaining the important link between employers and employees.