The scheme was due to expire on 28 February. However, as the impact of higher energy costs continue to be keenly felt by businesses across the country, last week Minister McGrath exercised powers contained in Finance Act 2022 to extend the scheme to 30 April 2023. He also exercised the power to increase the monthly limit on aid under the scheme to €15,000 per qualifying business in relation to a trade or profession, subject to an overall cap of €45,000 in cases where a business is carried on from more than one location. The enhanced limits will apply for claim periods from 1 March 2023.