Coronavirus: misure di aiuto di Stato a sostegno dell'IRLANDA

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Commission has adopted support measures under the state aid Temporary Framework and EU state aid rules. These measures aim to help citizens and companies and mitigate the significant economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic:

On 19 January 2022, the Commission approved amendments to an existing scheme to support commercial venues, producers and promoters of live performances affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The modifications regard an overall budget increase by €45 million, and adjustments of eligibility conditions. The purpose of the scheme is to provide support to the beneficiaries and help them continue their economic activity.
on 3 December 2021, the Commission approved an amendment to an existing scheme to compensate airport operators for the losses caused by the coronavirus outbreak and the travel restrictions put in place to limit the spread of the virus. The amendment consists of a damage compensation measure, an aid measure to support the airport operators in the form of limited amounts of aid, and an aid measure to support the uncovered fixed costs of these companies.
on 2 December 2021, the Commission approved amendments to existing Irish schemes to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The original schemes were approved by the Commission in April 2020 (SA.57036), in June 2020 (SA.57453 and SA.59709), in August 2020 (SA.57465), in March 2021 (SA.61236) and in May 2021 (SA.63067). The amendments were made to accommodate an extension of all schemes until 30 June 2022, an increase of the maximum ceilings for limited amounts of aid and aid in the form of support for uncovered fixed costs, as well as an overall budget increase by €65 million for the ‘umbrella' scheme to support companies active in tourism or in directly related sectors (SA.61236).
on 1 December 2021, the Commission approved a €10 million scheme to support companies active in the arts and culture sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The support, in the form of direct grants, aims to mitigate the sudden liquidity shortages the beneficiaries are facing due to the coronavirus outbreak and the restrictive measures implemented to limit the spread of the virus.
on 30 August 2021, the Commission approved a €11.5 million scheme to support companies active in the events sector affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Under the scheme, the aid, in the form of direct grants, is open to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises providing event services to the arts and culture sector or active in the broader events sector. The purpose of the measure is to mitigate the sudden liquidity shortages that the companies are facing due to the coronavirus outbreak and the restrictive measures implemented to limit the spread of the virus.
on 5 August 2021, the Commission approved a €15 million scheme to support commercial bus operators affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme, in the form of direct grants, is open to small and micro enterprises active in urban and suburban passenger land transport. The purpose of the measure is to mitigate the sudden liquidity shortages that beneficiaries are facing due to the coronavirus outbreak and the restrictive measures implemented to limit the spread of the virus.
on 22 July 2021, the Commission approved a €9.5 million scheme to support non-profit regional, county and local entities affected by the coronavirus outbreak and the restrictive measures implemented to limit the spread of the virus. Under the scheme, which goes under the name ‘Regional Enterprise Transition Scheme', the aid will take the form of direct grants of minimum €50,000 and up to maximum €1.8 million per beneficiary. The aid will be granted to not-for-profit regional, county and local entities for projects, to be selected through a competitive procedure, which will contribute to the viability and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises.
οn 28 May 2021, a €25 million scheme to support commercial venues, producers and promoters of live performances in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the support, in the form of direct grants, aims to cover employment costs and help the beneficiaries minimise the risks related to event cancellations due restrictive measures imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
on 6 April 2021, a €60 million “Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID’’ to support small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the scheme is open to companies in all sectors, except financial institutions and companies operating in the primary production of agricultural products, fisheries or aquaculture sectors.
on 19 March 2021, a €45 million Irish scheme to support the beef sector in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the public support, in the form of direct grants, is open to farmers and companies active in the beef sector in Ireland. The aim of the scheme is to address the liquidity needs of the beneficiaries and help them continue their activities during and after the outbreak.
on 8 March 2021, a €55 million Irish ‘umbrella' scheme to support companies active in tourism or in directly related sectors in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the measure aims to help beneficiaries address their liquidity shortages and thus continue their activities during and after the outbreak.
on 24 February 2021, under EU state aid rules, a €26 million Irish aid scheme to compensate airport operators for the losses caused by the coronavirus outbreak and the travel restrictions imposed by Ireland to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The aid, in the form of direct grants, consists of three measures addressing damage compensations, aid for the airport operators and support for the uncovered fixed costs of these companies.
on 18 December, a €15 millionIrish scheme to support Ireland-based inbound tourism agents affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the support, in the form of direct grants, aims to mitigate the sudden liquidity shortages that these companies are facing because of the restrictive measures imposed by the government to limit the spread of the virus.
on 19 November, a €10 million Irish scheme to support companies operating in the coach tourism sector affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the public support, in the form of direct grants, was earmarked for beneficiaries that lost revenue due to the coronavirus outbreak between 13 March 2020 and 31 December 2020. The purpose of the measure is to mitigate the sudden liquidity shortages that these companies are facing given the restrictive measures imposed by the government to limit the spread of the virus.
on 19 November, a €7 million Irish scheme to support commercial venues, promoters, and producers of live performances in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. Under the state aid Temporary Framework, the public support, in the form of direct grants of €10,000 minimum or €800,000 maximum per beneficiary, was earmarked for supporting jobs in the culture sector, and allowing commercial organisers to start preparing productions while complying with public health protection measures. The purpose of the measure is to mitigate the sudden liquidity shortages that these companies are facing due to the restrictive measures that the Irish government had to impose to limit the spread of the virus, and to ensure continuity of their economic activity.
on 24 August 2020, a €50 million Irish scheme to support the beef sector affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The public support, which will take the form of direct grants, will be open to farmers and companies active in the beef sector in Ireland. The scheme aims at helping the beneficiaries address the liquidity shortages and difficulties they have suffered due to the market disturbance caused by coronavirus outbreak.
on 14 August 2020, an Irish loan guarantee scheme mobilising €2 billion support for companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The support will take the form of State guarantees on new loans provided by financial intermediaries to companies with up to 499 employees. The measure aims at enhancing access to external financing for these companies, thus helping them ensure the continuation of their activities.
on 14 August 2020, a €26 million Irish scheme to support companies in the tourism and hospitality sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The public support will take the form of direct grants to cover the costs of adapting businesses to the requirements for re-opening set out in the guidelines adopted by Ireland. The aim of the measure is to help those companies address the sudden liquidity shortages they are facing and to support them in the implementation of the necessary measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
a €250 million scheme to support micro and small enterprises affected by the coronavirus outbreak (the ‘Irish Restart Grant'). The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2020, as amended on 3 April 2020 and 8 May 2020. The support will take the form of direct grants equivalent to the company's local commercial property tax (so-called “commercial rates”) for the year 2019, subject to a maximum amount of €10,000 per company. The aim of the scheme is to provide liquidity support to micro and small companies that have experienced loss of turnover due to the coronavirus outbreak. The support will help these companies reopen their business and re-employ staff, following the easing of the necessary restrictions put in place by the Irish Government to face the health crisis.
a €200 million Irish aid scheme to support investment in research and development (R&D), testing and production of products that are relevant to the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the Temporary Framework adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2020, as amended on 3 April 2020 and 8 May 2020. The public support will take the form of direct grants and repayable advances, and will be open to companies with more than ten employees operating in the manufacturing and/or internationally traded services sectors. The aim of the scheme is to enhance and accelerate the development and the production of products directly relevant to the coronavirus outbreak, including vaccines, hospital and medical equipment and medicinal products, as well as the development of innovative.
on 21 April 2020, an Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme, called “Sustaining Enterprise Scheme”, will support undertakings operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors in Ireland affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The public support, which will take the form of direct grants, repayable advances, equity injections, and subsidised loans, aims at ensuring that companies have sufficient liquidity to maintain their activities during and after the outbreak. The scheme, which applies to the whole territory of Ireland, will be open to companies of all sizes.
on 31 March 2020, an Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The support, in the form of repayable advances, will be accessible to companies that experience or expect to experience a decline in turnover of at least 15% compared to their revenue before the coronavirus outbreak in Ireland. The scheme applies to undertakings in Ireland employing 10 or more full time employees in certain manufacturing sectors and/or internationally traded sectors, with a turnover of less than €500 million per year.

Ireland