The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider 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.
In response to the information requested and as of 24 July 2020; Meath County Council has received 1,341 applications made to the scheme in total. Of this amount, 1,205 businesses have been approved for funding from the initial funding tranche of €6,201,184 allocated by this Department.
Westmeath County Council has received 919 applications made to the scheme in total. Of this amount, 826 businesses have been approved for funding from the initial funding tranche of €4,135,434 allocated by this Department.