AQW 17685/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme appeals (i) submitted; and (ii) that have been successful.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 21 April 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 21 April 2021
- Answer due by
- 7 May 2021
- Answered
- 30 April 20219 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme (Part A & B) has received a total of 8,415 applications. From this 251 have progressed to appeal as at 26 April 2021 – a breakdown is provided in the table below.
Invest NI considers each appeal on its individual merit and endeavours to resolve each in a timely manner. Most appeals relate to eligibility as per the Scheme Guidance, insufficient evidence supplied with original application, late applications, and grant amount awarded.
| Scheme | Appeals Received | Appeals Rejected | Appeals Accepted | Appeals Ongoing |
| CRBSS Part A | 79 | 39 | 34 | 6 |
| CRBSS Part B | 172 | 53 | 80 | 39 |