Information on social welfare help for the self-employed during Coronavirus?

[Dinarius]

I assume that this is the correct forum. If not, please move.

I heard something on radio this morning about help for the self-employed as a result of Covid 19.

My business has literally tanked overnight. No doubt there are many others.

Can someone please point me towards information on what help self-employed, sole-traders like me may seek?

Many thanks.

D.

 

[odyssey06]

I assume that this is the correct forum. If not, please move.
I heard something on radio this morning about help for the self-employed as a result of Covid 19.
My business has literally tanked overnight. No doubt there are many others.
Can someone please point me towards information on what help self-employed, sole-traders like me may seek?

I've created a thread on the Coronavirus forum for Government schemes to support citizens during this crisis.

Please see this thread:

Government support schemes for Coronavirus crisis

The Government is to establish a temporary refund scheme for employers forced to cease trading as a result of social distancing measures to help delay the spread of Covid-19. Where possible, employers are being asked to pay workers at least the equivalent jobseekers' rate of €203 per week during...

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