Over 400 Laois businesses register for increased cost of business grant
Businesses urged to apply for the support before deadline on May 1
More than 400 businesses in Laois have registered for a once-off government grant to help them meet rising costs.
The latest figures from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment show that 402 Laois businesses have signed up for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant with 30% of these businesses having been notified.
The scheme has been open for registrations since March 14 and Laois County Council will begin sending payments to eligible businesses from this week.
The closing date for applications for the grant is 1 May 2024 and all eligible businesses are urged to register as soon as they receive a letter from their Local Authority.
The figures were released following a parliamentary question by Deputy Joe Flaherty.
Responding to the question, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said: "Local Authorities have written to all rate paying businesses with details of how to register for the grant and it is a very simple process for businesses to verify their details through an online portal.
"The sooner a business registers, the sooner their details will be verified and the grant will be paid out. "