The Government is considering an extended wage support scheme specifically for aviation amid fears of further job losses in the sector, according to a senior official in the Department of Transport.
Assistant Secretary Fintan Towey made his comments addressing the Forsa Services and Enterprises conference this morning. Fintan Towey also said that there was a recognition across Government of the need to provide clarity on any lifting of travel restrictions before the end of May.
A possible announcement in relation to this is expected "in the coming week or two", Fintan Towey said. Mr Towey told delegates it was now evident that recovery in the aviation sector was going to lag behind the rest of the economy and that this would necessitate