Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2023
139. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how many applications were received for the temporary business energy support scheme from its inception to its closure on 30 September 2023; and the sum total granted to applicants from the fund. [45710/23]
View answerAs you are aware, the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) was a government grant designed to help businesses with increasing energy costs. The Scheme was designed by the Department of Finance and was administered by the Revenue Commissioners. However, funding for the Scheme was allocated to the Vote of my Department.
As of 5th October (the latest stats available from the Revenue Commissioners), 31,309 businesses had registered for the scheme, 62,478 claims have been approved and the total money paid out as of that date is €136.43 million.
The Revenue Commissioners who administer the scheme are hoping to have all payments paid to the remaining applications by the end of the year. These remaining applications are a small cohort that Revenue are having discussions with.
