Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
246. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 19 November 2020, the Department responsible for oversight of the commercial provision of Irish dancing. [40253/20]
View answer262. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 19 November 2020, if she will confirm that no State support is available for commercial providers of Irish dancing, including tutors who do not have possession of a business premises, and the reason no support is being provided to same. [40256/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 246 and 262 together.
My Department does not have responsibility for oversight of the commercial providers of Irish dancing. As commercial businesses, providers of dance classes may apply for a wide range of supports with varying criteria, available to assist organisations impacted by the pandemic. Information on these schemes is available at https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Supports-for-SMEs/COVID-19-supports/#rates
These supports include the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) for which some businesses may qualify. The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government, at Level 3 restrictions or higher. Qualifying businesses can apply to the Revenue Commissioners for a cash payment in respect of an advance credit for trading expenses for the period of the restrictions. Detailed information is provided by the Revenue Commissioners at https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/press-office/budget-information/2021/crss-guidelines.pdf.
It is a matter for each business to determine the scheme for which it may qualify.
