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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Ceisteanna (161)

John Lahart

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161. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are available for a small businesses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25585/21]

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As you know, the Government is very aware of the difficulties business owners are facing right across the country due to the ongoing but necessary COVID-19 restrictions.  It is recognised that the events industry has been one of the hardest hit.

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), Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC), low-cost loans, the deferral and warehousing of tax liabilities and the waiver of commercial rates. 

I would urge business owners to contact their Local Enterprise Office who can signpost and advise on supports that maybe available to them.

The business you refer to states that they have a turnover lower than €50,000 and this in turn makes them ineligible for some grant schemes.

As you know, Government provides subsidies or other income supports in the form of the EWSS and the PUP.  

It is important to note that the support schemes are there to help meet fixed costs that cannot be avoided and to provide basic weekly income support up to maximum of €350 per week.  They are not created to provide compensation for loss of personal income above this level or compensation for loss of profits for any sector.

I want to assure you, however, that I have noted the concerns outlined in the letter and all Government supports are being kept under review.

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