Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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What I am telling the Deputy is that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is working on this issue. This scheme was committed to in the press release issued when the Government made the announcement regarding cost-of-living measures. It is not a scheme the Department of Finance can lead on because it is a grant-based scheme for businesses. It is within the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's remit. The Minister is acutely aware of the urgency of this and is actively working on it. He will provide an update as soon as he has solid information to convey to businesses and to the Houses.