The Government has announced a further €16 million support package for pubs, bars and nightclubs. The package will include a 40% top-up to the restart grant for those venues that remain closed to assist with their re-opening.
This means they can now receive a minimum of €5,600 and a maximum of €35,000 under the Restart Grant Plus. It will also waive court fees and associated excise and stamp duties relating to the renewal of pub and other liquor licences in 2020.
To qualify for the scheme, companies must have 250 employees or less; turnover of less than €100,000 per employee; and reduced turnover by 25% as a result of Covid-19.