First payments under Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme issued by Revenue

To date, over 1,800 businesses have had their claims approved, receiving payments with a combined value of €4.8m

The agency said that all businesses that have already submitted claims will see payments arrive in their bank account before the weekend

The first payments to companies under the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) have been made today, Revenue has confirmed.

The agency announced that all businesses that have already submitted claims through Revenue's portal will see payments arrive in their bank account before the weekend, with Temporary Business Energy Payments continuing to be processed during the Christmas period.