Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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166. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if advice will be provided in relation to matters raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31447/21]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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As you are aware, the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID was introduced to help businesses not eligible for the Government’s COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) and the Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant or other direct sectoral grant schemes.

Earlier this month the Government agreed to expand the SBASC scheme which will now take into account businesses who do not pay rates and also businesses that have a turnover below €50,000. If you are a rate paying business or non rate paying business you may be eligible for a grant of €4,000 and if you have a turnover of between €20,000 and €49,999 you may be eligible for a grant of €1,000.

Phase 2 of this scheme is now open for applications through Local Authorities with a closing date of 21st July. The business you reference may be eligible for phase 2 of this scheme if they meet the other eligibility requirements.

Further details of the scheme including all eligibility criteria is available on my Department's website www.enterprise.gov.ie and on Local Authority websites.

Alternatively the business you refer to may be eligible for the Enterprise Support Grant for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Enterprise Support Grant is available to assist eligible self-employed recipients who close their Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. Applications for this grant should be made through your local Intreo Office.