Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 June 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Reopening the Economy: Supports for Business

Mr. Neil McDonnell:

Yes. The grants are tied to rates. Many services such as man and van type businesses, which would typically be called blue-collar services, are essential services in plumbing, electrical and carpentry. These services are essential to the building industry and yet they cannot qualify.