Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
105. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications that have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in county Wicklow; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in County Wicklow that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19895/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs.
This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time. The measures have been developed to meet the varying needs of Irish enterprise and they are very specifically targeted by size, sector and need and are targeted at vulnerable but viable companies.
Wicklow County Council has to date received the sum of €4,973,539 in an initial funding tranche from this Department.
As of 24 July 2020, Wicklow County Council has received a total of 1,187 applications from businesses seeking Restart Grant funding.
Of this amount, 918 businesses have been approved and have received funding, with a further 27 businesses approved and awaiting payment.
