Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2021
229. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if consideration will be given to a special one off support for new businesses (details supplied) that were still developing their product at the onset of Covid-19 and were expecting to trade in early 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8616/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe July Stimulus and Budget 2021 provided a significant package of tax and fiscal measures to build the resilience of the economy and to help vulnerable but viable businesses across all sectors. The measures introduced have been critical in assisting businesses to survive the hugely challenging situation brought about by the pandemic.
As part of these measures a COVID-19 funding package of €85 million was provided by my Department last year to support the sport sector. €2.83 million of this funding package was allocated to Golf Ireland and funding for individual golf clubs is being delivered directly by Golf Ireland through COVID-19 grant programmes for affiliated clubs. While I understand that the closing date for grant applications has passed, the club mentioned by the Deputy may wish to contact Golf Ireland to see if it can assist in any way.
