
A Laois credit union is among the first to be approved to lend as part of the CCG scheme.
A credit union in Laois is among the first in Ireland to be approved for a new government lending initiative.
The Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme is aimed at boosting SME's and Agri producers adversely affected by the pandemic.
Applicants will be able to borrow between €10,000 and €1 million over periods of up to five and a half years.
Head of lending in People First Credit Union in Portlaoise Jane Watts says it's a significant decision: