Energy support scheme for businesses will be extended

The scheme will remain in place until July 31

Finance Minister Michael McGrath confirmed that the temporary business energy support scheme will be extended to July 31. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The Government is to extend an energy support scheme for businesses by a further two months due to soaring costs.

The temporary business energy support scheme (TBESS) was due to end at the end of this month, but Finance Minister Michael McGrath has confirmed it will remain in place until July 31.