Michael Collins (Cork South-West, Independent Ireland Party)
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594. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the increased cost of business scheme grant and power up grant, for small and medium-sized businesses to help with rising operational costs, will in fact be re-opened in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58426/25]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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The Increased Cost of Business grant and the Power Up grant opened to applications in 2024. Both grant schemes are now closed having paid out over €400 million to businesses across the country.

As both grant schemes are now closed it is not possible to reopen them at this stage. However in terms of broader Government supports for businesses, I'd like to draw your attention to the National Enterprise Hub online portal provides all business owners with a centralised signposting service of over 250 Government supports from 30 Departments and Agencies. The Hub has a team of expertly trained advisors who can help to diagnose the needs of your business and direct you to the appropriate available supports or indeed put you in direct contact with the relevant agency. The Hub team can be contacted through the website (www.neh.gov.ie) via live chat or by phone on 01 727 2100.