Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
644. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available to sole traders under the summer stimulus package and other measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21715/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs announced in the July Stimulus package, the enterprise support grant was extended to assist eligible self-employed, including sole traders, who exit the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment or jobseekers schemes after 18th May 2020 to re-start their business which was closed due to the impact of the pandemic.
The grant, of up to €1,000, is payable to sole traders which employ fewer than 10 people, have an annual turnover of less than €1 million and are not eligible for support from the COVID 19 Business Restart Grant or other similar business reopening grants. Funding of €12 million has been provided for this grant.
A sole trader who closes their Pandemic Unemployment Payment should be encouraged to send their grant application to their local Intreo Centre to be processed. The COVID- 19 ESG 1 application form is available on Gov.ie
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
