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.

In response to the information requested and as of 24 July 2020; Tipperary County Council has received 1,729 applications made to the scheme in total. Of this amount, 1,471 businesses have been approved for funding from the initial funding tranche of €7,114,049 allocated by this Department.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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 amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available at: 

On July 23^rdthe Government announced the July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19.  The priority of the Government remains the wellbeing of our people and communities. We are now increasing our focus on business and on getting as many people as possible back to work.  Further details on the July Jobs Stimulus are available at:

The Table below sets out the number of applications for supports received from businesses in County Tipperary under the various schemes.

Tables of uptake:

*Applications currently being processed with clients

**Processed and final approval communicated to clients

The Local Enterprise Office in Tipperary submitted 8 Micro Finance applications and also provided Covid-19 related Mentoring Support to 106 participants and Training Support to 895 participants.

Later this year the Government will set out a National Economic Plan, to chart a long term, jobs-led recovery. It will set out how we secure our public finances in a world where we must live with Covid-19, while driving efforts to decarbonise our economy and prepare for the next phase of technological transformation.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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123. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications that have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in County Donegal; the funding that has been allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in County Donegal who have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20441/20]

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.

In response to the information requested and as of 24 July 2020, Donegal County Council has received 1,618 applications made to the scheme in total. Of this amount, 1,317 businesses have been approved for funding from the initial funding tranche of €7,402,598 allocated by this Department.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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124. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in County Donegal; the number of these that have been processed to date; the number that have been successful; the amount that has been allocated to these businesses; the amount that was sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20443/20]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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 amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID-19 supports for business are available at: 

On July 23^rdthe Government announced the July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19.  Further details on the July Jobs Stimulus are available at:

The Tables below set out the number of applications for supports received from businesses in County Donegal under the various schemes.

Tables of uptake:  Donegal

*Applications currently being processed with clients

**Processed and final approval communicated to clients

The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal submitted 10 Micro Finance applications and also provided Covid-19 related Mentoring Support to 91 participants and Training Support to 1,621 participants.

Later this year the Government will set out a National Economic Plan, to chart a long term, jobs-led recovery. It will set out how we secure our public finances in a world where we must live with Covid-19, while driving efforts to decarbonise our economy and prepare for the next phase of technological transformation.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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125. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if bed and breakfasts can apply for the restart grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20605/20]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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On 23^rdJuly 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.

The maximum grant available will rise to €25,000 (up from €10,000) and the minimum payment will be €4,000 (up from €2,000). Firms that accessed the Restart Grant will be eligible to apply for a second top-up payment to a total combined value of the revised minimum and maximum grant levels.

The criteria for accessing the scheme will include Enterprises that have:

-250 employees or less;

- Turnover of less than €100,000 per employee; and

- Reduced turnover by 25% as a result of COVID-19

Under the revised Restart Grant, support will also be provided for enterprises that could not access the original grant scheme. Non-rated B&Bs which were previously excluded from the original scheme will now be eligible to apply for a grant payment of €4,000.

Applications for the enhanced grant will open in due course through the Local Authorities and non-rated B&Bs can apply for funding through Fáilte Ireland. Further details will be provided in the coming days.