Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are seeing increases in the number of registrations and claims. The Revenue publishes statistical reports concerning TBESS weekly. These reports are available on the website. As of 1 March 2023, some 25,423 businesses had registered for the scheme and 23,833 claims had been approved, to the value of €51.65 million. Of course, the changes we announced two weeks ago will, I am certain, result in a significant increase in the number of businesses that will be eligible and in the amounts that can be successfully claimed under the scheme. I look forward to these changes coming into effect in the weeks ahead.

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