Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
189. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for assistance that were made under the Covid restrictions support scheme; the number that were refused; the number that were appealed; the number of these that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9786/21]
View answer196. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the number of licensed contractors who did not qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme, by county. [9994/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 196 together.
I am advised by Revenue that 23,590 applications have been received to date under the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS). Of these, 20,165 (85%) successfully registered for the scheme with €307 million paid out to date.
Of the remaining 3,425 applications, 449 cases are currently being processed, while 2,976 cases were initially deemed ineligible by Revenue and offered the opportunity to provide further supporting documentation in respect of their eligibility. 571 of these cases provided further information of which 55 cases were registered for the scheme, with 379 cases confirmed as ineligible. The remaining 137 cases are still under review.
The legislation underpinning the CRSS provides for an appeal to the independent Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) where a business disagrees with Revenue’s determination that it does not qualify for the scheme. The appeal must be lodged with the TAC within 30 days of Revenue’s determination. To date, two CRSS applicants have lodged appeals with the TAC, which have not yet been adjudicated on.
With regard to Deputy Clarke's question, PQ 196, I understand that deputy is referring to private licensed security contractors. I understand that Revenue have not yet been able to compile the information sought and I will revert to the Deputy when I have a further response from Revenue.
