
It for smaller companies to help meet fixed overheads.
Applications are now open for a new government grant scheme for small businesses.
The Department of Enterprise is setting aside €60 million for the Small Business Assistance Scheme - to help companies not eligible for the Revenue CRSS scheme to meet fixed overheads.
Phase 1 involves a grant of €8,000 - with April 21st the deadline for applications.
Minister of State for Trade and Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD, Robert Troy, explains who's eligible: