Commission approves €11.5 million Irish State Aid scheme to support companies active in the events sector in the context of the coronavirus outbreak

The European Commission has approved a €11.5 million Irish State Aid scheme to support companies active in the events sector affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The measure was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. Under the scheme, the aid will take the form of direct grants. The measure will be open to micro, small and […]

What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school?

What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school? – advice by Alan Hickey, Associate Director of HR Advisory at Peninsula The recent reopening of schools across Ireland was one of the first measures to kickstart the nation back to some form of normality. Since pupils of all ages have […]

“Coronavirus is biggest financial crisis since 2008 crash” – Seán Kelly MEP warns

Seán Kelly MEP has warned that the Coronavirus poses the biggest financial threat to Europe and globally, since the 2008 crash. The Ireland South MEP made the comments in Brussels today, Tuesday, as the European Parliament debated emergency measures to prevent and contain the spread of the virus at a specially curtailed plenary sitting in […]