The EWSS ceased for all business on 31 May 2022. Revenue will shortly undertake a final deregistration of all EWSS-PHR claimants. €7.86 billion was provided in support in relation to EWSS while its predecessor, the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) provided €2.8 billion.
The TWSS supported 67,000 employers in respect of almost 690,000 employees. The EWSS supported 51,900 employers in respect of almost 744,000 employees. Read the statement issued by the Department of Finance following the cessation.