Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
174. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a decision on a wage subsidy application by a club (details supplied) in County Cork will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14181/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI previously responded to the Deputy on this matter on 27 May 2020 in reply to a Parliamentary Question that he addressed to me. The position has not changed since then.
The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) is available for any employee, whether full-time or part-time, who was on the payroll of the employer at 29 February 2020. This requirement is set down in Section 28 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020.
I have been advised by Revenue that the individual in question did not begin his current employment until 9 March 2020, which is outside of the specified dates provided in the legislation. For this reason, it is not possible for Revenue to provide his employer with access to the TWSS on his behalf.
