CORONAVIRUS – INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS

Coronavirus – information for businesses

COVID-19: Resources for Business

Recent Announcements

• Restart Grant for Small Businesses – Open for Applications 
  Small and Micro Enterprises should apply directly to Donegal County Council in line with the Governement Road Map. 
  Grants from €2k to €10k
• *Updated Guidance* on the COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
• 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