CORONAVIRUS – INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS

Coronavirus – information for businesses

COVID-19: Resources for Business

Latest publications

• Reframing the Challenge September 2021
  Continuing our Recovery and Re-connecting. The latest publication from the Governement explaining the phased re-opening of the economy and personal activity. 
• Updated Guidelines-for-Re-opening-Restaurants-and-Cafes
  Updated guidance for the safe re-opening of Restaurants and Cafes. More detailed guides can be found at Failte Ireland
• Restart Plus Grant Scheme
  Apply directly to Donegal County Council. Grants from €4k to €25k
• Updated Guidelines on the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
• County Council Rates Waiver
  Donegal County Council will automatically apply a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates, for a six-month period, to classes and categories of occupied rateable property. In the event that you qualify for a six-month credit in lieu of rates and have already paid your rates bill for 2020, a refund or credit will be arranged by the Council. You should contact the rates department by email to make arrangements.
• July-Stimulus_package
  July Jobs Stimulus 2020 – published 26th July 2020 By Department of the Taoiseach
• Phase2- Posters
  Posters and information for display during Phase 2 re-opening
• Return to Work Safely Protocol 

Finance and Grants

• Enterprise Ireland COVID-19 Online Retail Scheme – Scheme Opened 29 April 2020
• Trading Online Voucher Scheme – Local Enterprise Office
• BPFI COVID-19 Support FAQs
• SBCI COVID-19 Working Capital Loan Scheme

Business Guides and Employee/Employer Resources

• Roadmap for reopening society and business
• HSA Return to Work Safely Templates – published 19th May 2020
• NSAI Retail Protection and Improvement Guide
• NSAI Workplace Protection and Improvement Guide
• Coronavirus / COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Checklist
• Citizens Information Briefings on Employers’ Obligations (in context of Coronavirus / COVID-19)
• Citizens Information Briefings on Employees’ Rights and Entitlements (in context of Coronavirus / COVID-19)

Government Capital Support Schemes

• Government Measures to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
• Update to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme – Announced 15 April 2020
• Guidance on COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Employer Eligibility
• Updated FAQs from Revenue on the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme 
• Guidance from Revenue on the operation of the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
• COVID-19 Information and Advice for Taxpayers and Agents from Revenue – Wage Subsidy Scheme
• Support for businesses impacted by COVID 19 through commercial rates deferral from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government 
• Short Time Work Support Scheme

Webinars

• Fáilte Ireland Business liquidity Webinars – A dedicated online support hub with advice on everything from reducing costs to speaking to your bank.
• Intertrade Ireland supports and events