The Minister for Finance has ruled out any clawback of Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) supports from employers who subsequently lay off substantial numbers of staff.
Paschal Donohoe was responding to a Parliamentary Question from Labour's Spokesperson Employment and Social Protection Ged Nash, who asked whether he would consider a "clawback mechanism" for employers availing of the TWSS who subsequently lay off significant numbers of employees. "Maintenance of the employment relationship for a specific period of time is not one of the criteria for eligibility for the TWSS.
I have no plans to change that position," said the Minister. In his response, Mr Donohoe noted that the TWSS, which is due to expire in August, is an emergency