Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020
908. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons in receipt of the temporary wage subsidy scheme payment or the Covid-19 payment that deem themselves to be employees within the remit of her Department. [10826/20]
View answerThe Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS) was introduced as a time-limited emergency measure to support the childcare sector during the closure period required by the COVID-19 crisis.
The number of childcare staff in receipt of the TWSC, as of the 12th June 2020, is 17,033.
I recently announced a major funding package to facilitate the reopening of childcare facilities from 29 June. In light of the announcement of these financial support measures the Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme will conclude on 28 June 2020, however the wider Revenue operated Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme remains open beyond this date.
