Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Ceisteanna (177)

Claire Kerrane

Ceist:

177. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to delays in processing payments for the small business assistance scheme for Covid to businesses that have been approved for the scheme, in particular, with regard to delays of payments through specific administering councils (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26172/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

I am aware that there was a delay in payments under the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) in the local authority to which the deputy refers.   I understand that this delay was due to a IT software issue which has now been rectified. 

I can confirm that payments are currently being processed at the moment and that all payments will be made by 21st May.