Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
98. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if supports will be put in place for hospitality businesses who were forced to close at 8 pm but did not qualify for the Covid restriction support scheme and wage subsidy scheme over the Christmas period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2026/22]
View answerThe Government has worked to support businesses through these challenging times with a wide range of measures for firms of all sizes, which included the wage subsidy scheme, business continuity and trading online grants, COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme, the COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme, the Future Growth Loan Scheme, commercial rates waivers and warehousing of tax liabilities. Details of the supports can be found on my Department’s website: Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie).
It is important to note that all business supports are being kept under review to ensure that they are timely and target those that need them the most. I would urge businesses to make sure that they are aware of what is available to them and apply for the appropriate schemes.
In relation to specific supports for the hospitality sector this would be a matter for my colleague, Minister Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
