The government's handling of the Covid-19 crisis will be the focus of extensive debate when the Dáil returns later today. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and several Ministers face questioning from Opposition parties on issues ranging from the economy to health to education.
Earlier this week, the Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe outlined a dire economic forecast due to Covid-19, in which he predicted that the Irish economy would shrink by more than 10%; unemployment would soar to 22%; and the deficit would hit €23 billion.
When the Dáil returns at midday today, proceedings will begin with questions to Taoisech, Leo Varadkar on how the government is handling the crisis; how and when restrictions on the public may be lifted; and how the bill for