Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
131. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the eligibility for non-rateable premises for Covid-19 supports under her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16745/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is mainly responsible for income supports for individuals, including the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) introduced in response to Covid-19. My colleague, the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment has primary responsibility for supports for businesses.
In terms of Covid support for businesses, self employed Individuals exiting the PUP to restart their business may qualify for my Department’s Enterprise Support Grant. The once-off grant provides up to €1,000 to assist small business, who are not liable for commercial rates, with reopening costs. The grant is payable to qualifying individuals who employ fewer than 10 people, have an annual turnover of less than €1 million and are not eligible for support from similar reopening grants from other Departments. To date, over 9,000 businesses have been supported under this grant at a cost of some €8.4m.
I trust that this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
