(Source: www.pixabay.com)There's been a qualified welcome for the announcement of additional supports for the three counties on partial lockdown in the midlands.
Kildare Laois and Offally re-introduced restrictions a week ago after a spike in cases linked to meat plants.
It includes a 20% top-up of the Restart Grant for businesses, meaning they will be entitled to an additional payment of between €800 and €5,000.
It's expected that those who didn't get the initial grant will also be able to apply.
In addition people who had signed off the PUP can now re-register online.
A million euro is being earmarked for the Local Enterprise Offices, while an additional million will be given to Failte Ireland
Kildare Social Democrat Councillor Nuala Killeen said there are concerns the money wouldn't be enough:
