Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I raise the issue of the TBESS. I understand it is constantly under review. Recently released figures show that approximately €20 million has been drawn down from a fund of almost €600 million that was allocated to support businesses. That shows that the current system is inaccessible or the criteria are too stringent. I have examples and many Deputies across the Dáil also have them. One business had a bill of €15,000 for November-December 2021 and it increased to €56,000 for the same period in 2022. Unfortunately €5,000 or €10,000 towards that kind of rise helps but does not go a long way. I understand the scheme is under review but we need a dramatic overhaul of the TBESS and how we roll it out.

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