The Government is expected to announce details of a new €200m scheme of enterprise supports for businesses suffering as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic early next week.
The measures will be aimed at the manufacturing and internationally traded sectors and were approved by the EU under a temporary framework governing state aid rules earlier this week.
Firms with 10 or more full-time employees which have seen their turnover decline by 15% or more since the coronavirus crisis began will be able to access the loans.
It is understood the fund will also be accompanied by a further €25m in additional supports to help micro-enterprises struggling with the current restrictions.