GPs, dentists and solicitors among businesses to qualify for energy supports of up to €30k a month 

The maximum monthly amount a business can claim back will also increase from €10,000 to €30,000. Picture: iStock

GPs, dentists, and solicitors are among the businesses that will now qualify for energy supports of up to €30,000 a month under changes due to be announced on Thursday.

The expansion of a scheme to support companies facing spiralling energy bills will be announced by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe under the Finance Bill.