Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
20. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are available to businesses that missed the deadline for the small business assistance scheme for COVID; and if he will consider allowing businesses to apply for this important grant after the closing date. [42191/21]
View answerThe Government recognises the sacrifices business owners, employees and their families have made over the past 18 months in order to protect their community from COVID-19. As you are aware, the Government put in place a comprehensive package to help businesses and workers during the pandemic. These business supports were unprecedented.
The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) has now closed and there are no plans for a further SBASC scheme as the economy reopens and restrictions are lifted. It is not possible at this stage to accept late applications.
However, the Business Resumption Support Scheme (BRSS) administered by the Revenue Commissioners is now accepting applications from eligible business. Applications under the scheme may be made between early September 2021 and 30 November 2021.
Further details of this scheme is available on www.revenue.ie.
The Governments comprehensive business support package includes low-cost loans, the deferral and warehousing of tax liabilities and the waiver of commercial rates. Details of the wide range of COVID-19 schemes are available on my Department’s website at enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Supports-for-SMEs/COVID-19-supports/.
I would also encourage business owners to talk to their Local Enterprises Offices who offer advice and guidance in relation to the supports available to businesses.
