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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 08, 2020

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what actions have been taken and planned to support businesses in our County who are impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19); will he understand the widespread concern in respect of the manner and will he make a statement.

REPLY:

A comprehensive report was given to the Economic, Enterprise & Tourism SPC on Wednesday 13th May and can be viewed here : http://intranet/cmas/viewmeetingagenda.aspx?id=1927

Since that meeting the Business Restart Grant has been announced and applications commenced on 22nd May 2020. Full details here :https://www.sdcc.ie/en/news/south-dublin-county-council-now-taking-applications-for-250m-restart-grant.html

All business support measures in South Dublin County, both our existing local schemes and the National supports will continue to be deployed to maximise support for business in the County in the current crisis. We are working closely with the Chamber in this regard.