Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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It is not intended to cover all of the extra costs. It is a payment in recognition of the fact that many businesses are under pressure from costs, just like the contribution the State is making to households towards the cost of energy bills through the winter. It will not defray all of the costs but will make a contribution in a positive sense to cash flow for many businesses.