Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has opened a £5m financial assistance scheme for Private Coach and Bus Operators.
Eligible private coach and bus operators will receive £8,000 for the first vehicle and £4,450 for each additional vehicle in their fleet or their actual loss for the period April to September, if the loss is lower.
The scheme payment...
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Murphy welcomes £400 million uplift for Executive and support for workers
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement from the Chancellor which provides a £400 million Barnett guarantee uplift for the Executive and confirmation the Furlough scheme will be extended until March 2021 and the self-employed scheme up to April 2021.
Responding to the announcement, Conor Murphy said: “I welcome this £400 million uplift which will...
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Murphy welcomes extension of Furlough Scheme
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the extension of the Furlough Scheme and has called for Treasury to extend it beyond November.
The Job Support Scheme planned to come into force today (1 November) will now be postponed with the Furlough Scheme being extended for a month. This will see employees receiving 80% of their current...
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Murphy announces financial support for businesses subject to restrictions
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced a new financial support scheme for businesses subject to restrictions across all 11 council areas.
Making the announcement, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy said: “I recognise the profound impact the new restrictions will have on businesses forced to temporarily limit their operations.
“Following the additional funding the Executive received of £200m I...
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