Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
127. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in counties Meath and Westmeath by local authority; the amount allocated by authority; the number of businesses in the counties by local authority that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20712/20]
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.
In response to the information requested and as of 24 July 2020; Meath County Council has received 1,341 applications made to the scheme in total. Of this amount, 1,205 businesses have been approved for funding from the initial funding tranche of €6,201,184 allocated by this Department.
Westmeath County Council has received 919 applications made to the scheme in total. Of this amount, 826 businesses have been approved for funding from the initial funding tranche of €4,135,434 allocated by this Department.
