Carol Nolan
Question:31. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications made to the Covid-19 restart grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14138/20]
View answerTuesday, 7 July 2020
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The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider €12bn suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time. The measures have been developed to meet the varying needs of Irish enterprise and they are very specifically targeted by size, sector and need and are targeted at vulnerable but viable companies.
As of 6 July 2020, the Restart Grant scheme has received a total of 37,525 applications across 31 local authorities nationwide.