Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has not made a decision in that regard. We have said we want to provide clarity on income and business supports in the coming weeks. We have not made a decision on that but it is the case that over time, as our economy reopens, we will have to change these payments in a very careful way. For example, getting our national finances back into a healthy position and recognising that we have a debt of €250 billion means that as our health situation improves we will have to consider the future of some of the emergency supports we have had in place. We did that last year. The Deputy disagreed but if and when we get to a better place regarding public health, the Government will have to reconsider them.