Businesses in County Galway could be eligible for a new Government offer to support jobs which are viable but under threat, according to Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Noel Treacy.
Following confirmation that 435 firms nationwide are to receive support to maintain more than 7,400 jobs under the Employment Subsidy Scheme, the Government is opening up a second round of the scheme. Galway businesses which are considered vulnerable but viable can receive €9,100 over 15 months for each qualifying employee.
The scheme is aimed at helping firms to avoid making people redundant by offering financial support to retain jobs. Details will be announced next week, but it has been confirmed the support will be open to both exporting and non-exporting companies. It will be managed by Enterprise Ireland.
A special website has been established at www.employmentsubsidy.ie and details of the second round will be made available here in the coming days as well as through Enterprise Ireland offices.
“I would encourage all Galway companies, especially those who may have not been eligible for the first round,” said Dep Tracey, “to examine the new conditions and see if they are eligible for a scheme which is aimed at keeping jobs in our communities.”
