Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021
680. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the enterprise support grant; the number of grants that have been approved to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22234/21]
View answerThe Enterprise Support Grant (ESG) is available to eligible self-employed recipients who close their Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) and re-start their business. A once-off grant of up to €1,000 is available under this measure to assist with the costs associated with reopening a business.
This grant is available to self-employed individuals who satisfy the scheme conditions including, employing fewer than 10 people, having an annual turnover of less than €1 million and not being liable for commercial rates. This grant is available for micro enterprises that are not eligible for other similar COVID business re-start grants from other Government Departments.
Over 9,000 ESG applications have been approved since the introduction of this grant, with almost €8.4m paid to small businesses. Detailed information about this grant including qualifying conditions is available on the Government website.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
