Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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45. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider measures (details supplied) to bolster the tourism sector. [8026/20]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Government is fully aware of the unprecedented impact that the coronavirus is having on business and people’s livelihoods. In this regard a range of measures have been introduced to provide income support to those who need it while also giving confidence to employers to retain the link with employees so that when this crisis passes - and it will pass – our people can get back to work as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

In addition to current support measures, my officials are examining a range of possible measures to ensure that the economy is in a position to recover rapidly while maintaining a stable tax base.

In respect of the proposals made by France and Germany, they are an important contribution and a step in the right direction on Europe’s recovery efforts. They are proposals from two Member States - we are assessing the detail of these proposals along with input from other Member States. Agreement on a way forward will require the approval of all 27 Member States.

Ireland will continue to engage positively in the MFF and recovery plan discussions and work with Member States and the institutions to build consensus for early agreement. There are issues and matters, including those raised in the French and German proposals, that need careful consideration to assess the implications for Ireland. It will not be until then that we will fully know the specifics of the extent to which and how Member States can avail of funding from the MFF and the Recovery Fund.