Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)
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73. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of claims for the restart grant that have been received from businesses in Dublin 4, 6 and 8; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18513/20]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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. The measures have been developed to meet the varying needs of Irish enterprise and they are very specifically targeted by size, sector and need and are targeted at vulnerable but viable companies.

As of 24 July 2020, Dublin City Council has received a total of 5,496 applications from businesses seeking Restart Grant funding.

Of this amount, 3,619 applications have been approved and have received payment, with a further 205 businesses currently awaiting payment.

In response to the Deputy’s request for a specific breakdown of businesses across Dublin 4, 6 and 8 please be advised this information is not available as Local Authorities have not been instructed to collect and collate information for this purpose as per the Service Level Agreement agreed with my Department.

Cormac Devlin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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74. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider extending the cap on the restart grant to €25,000 for the licensed trade in view of the impact of Covid-19 on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18866/20]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Under the new Restart Grant scheme, which was launched as part of the July Stimulus package on 23 July 2020, pubs will be eligible for the grant if they operate from rateable premises.

The grant will be based on the amount of the rates assessment for the premises for 2019 (excluding arrears) with a new minimum grant of €4,000 and a maximum grant of €25,000. 

The revised Scheme and online application forms will be available from local authorities from end of July. The current Restart Grant closed for applicants on 22 July 2020. Applicants under the first Restart Grant can apply again for a second grant as part of the revised Restart Grant.