Well with every purchase of every item in every sector there is value to the pot of income to the government through taxation.
So while tax income has fallen due to the over 1 million job losses now, the income for tax can still function through purchases we make.
I would suggest that if every person can spend between €1 – €5 per week on an item they normally would not buy as part of their essential shop, this will have a huge positive effect for companies and tax income here in Ireland.
Covid -19 weekly payment of €350 per week for 12 weeks comes from the tax we have all paid through employment and purchase on items everyday.
That bottle of water, or a newspaper you have not picked up in a long time or an item you have never purchased before from a local supplier, this will help.
Many companies have online options now and others are in the process of getting this in order to deal with the current situation.
Social distance and government guidance must be followed at all times. No one can just jump in their car and go where they like.
Purchases I refer to are in the local shop, chemist, grocery store, or any company that has an online offering (many purchases online will exceed the €5 amount).