COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
QUESTION NO. 1
QUESTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the number of businesses in Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin that have been in receipt of COVID-19 grant funding from the Council since January 2021.
REPLY:
There are just two COVID 19 grant schemes in operation since January 2021 summary details are as follows:-
- *The Outdoor Dining and Accessories Scheme:
The Council has received 13 applications from businesses in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area for financial assistance under the Outdoor Seating and Accessories Scheme for tourism and hospitality businesses. Seven applications were issued conditional letters of offer and one business has so far submitted the appropriate supporting documentation and has been processed for payment. Scheme closes 30th September 2021
*Maximum Grant €4k per premises and Grant is for 75% of eligible cost (exclusive of VAT)
- **Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC)
Generally these supports are recorded on a countywide basis by business sector rather than electoral areas. Details to 27th August 2021 are as follows:-
Applications Received: 314
Applications Rejected: 118
Application being actioned: 13
Applications Paid: 183
Value Applications paid: €757,000.00
Breakdown of Applications Received Clondalkin, Lucan & Palmerstown are as follows:-
Phase 1 €4,000 Received 52
Phase 1 €4,000 Paid 36
Phase 1 €4,000 Rejected 16
Phase 2 €4,000 Received 30
Phase 2 €4,000 Paid 14
Phase 2 €4,000 Rejected 16
Phase 2 €1,000 Received 2
Phase 2 €1,000 Paid 1
Phase 2 €1,000 Rejected 1
*Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC)
The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) is a grant designed for businesses that are not eligible for the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS), the Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant or other direct sectoral grant schemes. Phase 2 applications closed on 21 July 2021.
LEO continue to offer other grants / COVID supports which are available to eligible firms to help with strategies to access finance, commence or ramp-up online trading activity, reconfigure business models, cut costs, innovate, diversify markets and supply chains and to improve competitiveness. Key details are as follows:-
Trading Online Voucher
The Trading Online Voucher is a government grant scheme, designed to assist small businesses with up to 10 employees. It offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 along with training and advice to help your business trade online. Businesses that have already received a Trading Online Voucher can apply for a second voucher, where upgrades are required.
Applications year to date: 401 Value €1,002,500.
Refused: 156
Approvals: 103 Value €257,500.
LEAN for Micro
LEAN for Micro is available to Local Enterprise Office clients to help build resilience within small companies. Businesses can avail of consultancy support with a LEAN Expert or help to implement new remote working and physical distancing guidelines.
To date 18 business owners in South Dublin have commenced lean for Micro workshops and are receiving consultancy supports of the 18 there are 8 From the Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin area.
Mentoring and Training
LEO also offers mentoring and training to its client base in South Dublin.
Mentoring and Training to 15th September, 2021
Mentoring: 513
Training: 1974