Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
286. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if bed and breakfasts will receive assistance to adapt their premises during the Covid-19 pandemic, in view of the amount of funding they will have to spend to make their premises safe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20932/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe July Stimulus Package introduced significant measures to help support businesses and individuals to recover following the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. To help businesses stabilise, reopen and reemploy their staff, enhanced direct grants will be provided from a revised ReStart Grant. This grant was increased and extended with an additional €300m in funding being provided. A number of businesses, such as B&Bs, not previously included in the scheme, are also now eligible and funding for B&Bs from the revised Restart grant will be administered through Fáilte Ireland.
In addition as part of the July Stimulus Package announced last week, a funding package of €26 million will be available for a Business Adaptation Grant Scheme to assist tourism and hospitality businesses with the costs of adapting their premises to meet public health requirements and making them safer for customers.
