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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Questions (162)

Richard Bruton

Question:

162. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if self-employed persons aged 66 and over can qualify for the restart grant to ensure that there is no discrimination between such business operators on age grounds. [34639/20]

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Written answers

The Restart Plus Grant scheme was launched on 10th August 2020 from the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus. The scheme was designed primarily to help businesses that have not reopened yet and those struggling to do so. The Government carefully assessed the immediate needs of businesses and responded with a package of scale and speed to meet their most crucial needs. The eligibility criteria were carefully devised to ensure that as many businesses as possible could access the scheme.

To qualify for the scheme, enterprises must have 250 employees or less; turnover of less than €100,000 per employee; and reduced turnover by 25% as a result of COVID-19. There is no age restriction associated with the eligibility criteria.

The Restart Grant Plus scheme closed as of 31st October 2020. The COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) operated by the Revenue Commissioners is now in place.

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