The European Commission is recommending that Ireland takes all necessary measures to effectively address the Covid-19 pandemic, sustain the economy and support the recovery that follows.
It also says the tax base here should be broadened over this year and next. "The challenges facing Ireland in regard to poverty and employment quality and support, including for people with disabilities, remain and they are likely to be exacerbated by the pandemic," the Commission says.
The recommendations are contained in the Commission's response to the Government's submission of its National Reform Programme and Stability Programme Update last month.