SME supports come after government bends to lobbying pressures

The measures include doubling the Innovation Grant Scheme to €10,000 and increasing the maximum amount available under the Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme

The supports come after a cabinet shake-up as Simon Harris became Taoiseach and appointed Peter Burke as Minister for Enterprise. Picture: Damien Storan

Government has agreed on a range of measures to support small and medium sized firms following ramped-up lobbying efforts by several business organisations as cost burdens linger.

The measures, brought forward by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, include doubling the Innovation Grant Scheme to €10,000, increasing the maximum amount available under the Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme to €10,000 and reducing the business contribution rate from 50% to 25%.