Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2022
195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will meet with a person (details supplied) in order to further discuss their qualification as a new business owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33552/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFurther to my reply to Question 31645/22, the Deputy will be aware that the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), as provided for in Section 28B of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020, is administered under the care and management of the Revenue Commissioners. Revenue acknowledges that a significant number of businesses have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and is aware that businesses relied on the unprecedented support of the EWSS to continue commercial operations. Revenue has confirmed that the scheme was operated as set out in the legislation and was administered on a “self-assessment” basis.
Revenue continues to work closely with businesses who have availed of the EWSS. With regard to the Deputy's specific question, I am advised by Revenue that while it has engaged extensively with the business in question. It is open to continued engagement with the business and is happy to meet them and their representatives to clarify any issues or queries they have. A Revenue official will contact the business/agent to discuss next steps.
