Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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155. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses that successfully applied for the increased cost of business scheme grant, by each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26824/24]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, I announced the reopening of the ICOB grant scheme from May 15th until May 29th. This was to ensure those business owners who missed the deadline had another opportunity to register.

I also made a change to the scheme that allows for a second payment to be made to businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors, or a double payment for businesses in those sectors that registered during the extension.

Over €102 million has now been paid to businesses by Local Authorities.

I attach the following table as at 10am Monday 24th June: