Eligible businesses can claim cash payments under the Government's Covid Restrictions Support Scheme from today. The scheme is designed to assist firms which have had to close or have seen trading greatly reduced due to the introduction of Level 3 or higher Government restrictions to counteract the spread of Covid-19.
So far around 9,500 businesses have registered to take part in the CRSS, which will see them receive payments of up to €5,000 a week to assist with cashflow and help them to survive.
In order to qualify, participating firms will have to have either closed completely or restricted customers from their premises due to Government imposed Covid measures.
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