Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Ceisteanna (166)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Ceist:

166. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a county-specific list is to be published of all establishments that will participate in the spend and save scheme; if this list is to be made available and easily accessible for persons who wish to support their local businesses while also benefitting from the scheme; if the information will be provided by the Government or Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28870/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The July Jobs Stimulus Plan announced by the Government contains a suite of tax, loan and expenditure measures designed to directly support business at all levels of the economy that are negatively impacted by Covid-19.

The Stimulus Plan includes a number of fiscal measures which have been set out in the Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No.2) Bill 2020, published in August 2020.

The Tax measure included in the Bill is a Stay and Spend incentive for the accommodation and food sector, the purpose of which is to boost out-of-season demand for these important activities.

This is administered through the Revenue Commissioners and is a matter for Minister Donohoe and the Department of Finance.