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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2020

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Ceisteanna (199)

Brendan Griffin

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199. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address a matter in relation to a restart grant application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44151/20]

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It is important to note that for the purposes of the Restart Grant and Restart Grant Plus Scheme, each Local Authority is the decision maker in relation to initial applications and appeals. The Department has no role in relation to individual applications.

The Restart Grant Plus scheme has closed to new applications since 31 October 2020 and there are currently no plans to reopen the Scheme to late applications as it has been superseded by a number of measures in Budget 2021.

The Restart Grant Plus Scheme was just one part of the wider range of schemes available to firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs.

The Revenue Commissioners’ Covid Restrictions Support Scheme, or ‘CRSS’, effectively replaced the Restart Grant Plus as part of Budget 2021. The CRSS offers a targeted, timely and temporary sector-specific support to businesses forced to close or trade at significantly reduced levels due to COVID- 19 of up to €5,000 per week.

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