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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Advisers (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act, are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Advisers (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act, are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow among SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: My Department through Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) provides assistance for new start-ups and existing business through a wide range of initiatives and programmes.  For Start- ups or expanding businesses, the 31 LEOs, located in the Local Authorities nationwide may be able to offer ‘soft’ support in the form of training or provide a mentor...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Sanctions (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: My Department pursues free trade and open market policies. However, these policies are subordinate to Ireland's responsibility to prevent the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, to promote Regional Stability and to promote and protect Human Rights. Advancing human rights has always been and will continue to be a cornerstone of our foreign policy. Ireland actively adheres to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The July Stimulus package saw the announcement of an additional €7 billion of supports on top of the €12 billion already committed. These supports are wide ranging and it is inaccurate to say that no grant or support schemes are available for self-employed individuals or sole traders. Businesses trading as either sole traders or operated by self-employed persons can access many...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant Scheme is administered by the 31 Local Authorities on behalf of my Department. I have set out in the table below the value of Restart Grant funding paid by each Local Authority as of 24 July 2020. Local Authority VALUE APPLICATIONS PAID € Carlow €1,412,542 Cavan €1,667,233 ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: On 23rdJuly 2020 I announced that in order to further support enterprises as the economy reopens and resumes activity, further grant funding of €300m will be provided to businesses through an enhanced Restart Grant as part of the July Stimulus. The maximum grant available will rise to €25,000 (up from €10,000) and the minimum payment will be €4,000 (up from...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Dublin City Council, the relevant local authority in respect of businesses located in Dublin 7, has to date received the sum of €26,681,619 in an initial funding tranche from this Department. As of 24 July 2020, Dublin City Council has received a total number of 5496 applications from businesses seeking Restart Grant funding. Of this amount, 3824 have successfully been approved for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow among SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow among SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The July Stimulus package which was announced by the Government last week allocated an additional €450m to my Department.  The details of which are as follows: - €300m ReStart Grant - €2bn Credit Guarantee Scheme - €55m for Micro and Small Business Loan and Grant assistance through MicroFinance Ireland (MFI) and LEOs - €10m for the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government is committed to re-building a strong economy that provides stability for workers and helps those who have lost their jobs to secure alternative employment.  I extend my sympathies to the workers in Debenhams who have lost their jobs. I appreciate how difficult the situation is for those involved and their families. My Department, the Department of Employment Affairs...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government previously introduced a package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow among SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the Company Law Review Group to examine changes to company law in respect of rescue for small businesses and three commitments from the Programme for Government. Firstly, I wrote to the CLRG on the 8th of July asking it to examine the issue of corporate rescue for SMEs and micro-enterprises under the following terms of reference: 1. Examine and make recommendation as to how the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: I have set out in the table below the total number of applications received and which have been paid and the number of applications approved and awaiting payment per Local Authority under the Restart Grant scheme as of 24 July 2020.  The table also displays the total number of applications which have been rejected and the number of applications received but not approved. A funding...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time....