There's been a further rise in the number of Kerry employers availing of the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.
According to figures released by the Revenue Commissioners, 29% of Kerry employers are getting the Government support.
The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme is operated by Revenue through the payroll system, and is available to employers who keep employees on payroll throughout the pandemic.
29% of employers registered with Revenue in Kerry are now taking part in the scheme; a rise of 2% in the past week.
Nationally, Kerry makes up 2.9% of all employers in the scheme, while 2.3% of all employees benefitting from this subsidy are based in Kerry.
Nationally over 57,200 employers have registered with Revenue for the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, and 495,100 employees have received at least one payment.
The value of payments made under the scheme nationally is now over €1.2 billion; this includes €112 million in income tax paid that has been refunded.
