Seán Sherlock
Ceist:23. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) qualifies for funding despite not having a rateable premises. [9803/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 24 February 2021
Ceisteanna (23)
Freagraí scríofa
I am acutely aware of the difficulties facing businesses right across the country due to the continuing but necessary COVID-19 restrictions. With that in mind the Government has put in place a comprehensive package to help businesses and workers during the pandemic, including the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), the COVID-19 Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS), low-cost loans, the deferral and warehousing of tax liabilities and the waiver of commercial rates.
The business person you refer to may be eligible for the schemes referred to above and should contact their local Intreo Office.
The new CBAS scheme which I announced on 9th February will require businesses to be in a rateable premises. These schemes are designed to help with fixed costs associated with running a business.
I would also remind suggest that the individual contact their Local Enterprise Office to assess the full range of other advisory and funding assistance that may be available. The Local Enterprise Office can guide entrepreneurs through some of the available supports. Of particular interest may be the COVID-19 Business Loans which offer flexible repayment conditions, which are enhanced if the application is processed through the Local Enterprise Office.
Full details of all supports available from this Department can be found at the following link:
Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie)
As it is an ever changing situation, I want to assure you that I and my colleagues across Government will continue to keep the range of supports under review.