Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Ceisteanna (837)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

837. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeframe to introduce legislation with regard to the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme. [15714/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The new COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) falls within the remit of the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and further details will be announced by him, including with regard to the legislative timetable.

I am pleased that, unlike the previous Credit Guarantee Scheme, my Department's involvement in the design and structure of this new scheme means that farmers and fishers will be able to benefit from the guarantee scheme, along with all other SME borrowers.