Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister consider increasing the percentage payment for the temporary business energy support scheme, specifically to SMEs that are highly energy-dependent and where their energy bills form a significant portion of their outgoings? I accept the Minister has moved to help businesses, but in truth, a lot of businesses are in trouble and the help is not enough. I also accept there are issues relating to EU state aid rules, but what flexibility is there and is there anything more that he can do?

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