Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Dail Éireann — 2022-02-10
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Peadar Tóibín (AON), Meath West

Over the past two years Ireland has seen the implementation of the longest and most severe restrictions anywhere in Europe. That has had a massive negative effect on many elements of society, from cancer care to domestic violence, mental health etc. Small businesses especially have suffered significantly over that period. Many were hammered and are now what are called zombie businesses, only functioning because of the supports they have got. What supports will they be given now to ensure they survive?

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Sitting date: 2022-02-10