Events Sector Covid Support Scheme: Phase 2 - Appeals process
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From: Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
- Published on: 28 September 2021
- Last updated on: 8 October 2021
- Who can make an appeal
- How you can appeal
- What should be contained in your appeal
- Appeal review process
Who can make an appeal
An appeal may be made by an applicant if the applicant considers that the process for reviewing their application was not adhered to. The applicant must be in receipt of a decision email from the ESCSS team in order to make an appeal.
How you can appeal
An appeal must be made within 5 working days of the date on the decision email.
It is necessary to clearly set out the grounds for your appeal in an email. This should be sent to the ESCSS Appeals Officer at ESCSS.APPEALS@tcagsm.gov.ie
This should state “Appeal” along with your application number in the subject line of the email.
What should be contained in your appeal
When appealing a decision made in relation to an application for ESCSS, the following must be provided:
- full contact details for the applicant and application number
- the grounds on which the applicant believes the process for reviewing their application was not adhered to. The applicant must include specific reasons or evidence to support the appeal. Further information in relation to the scheme can be found in the Guidelines
Appeal review process
The applicant will receive an acknowledgement email from the ESCSS Appeals Officer or from a person delegated to represent them in their absence within 5 working days. The appeal will then be considered and a decision will issue to the applicant within 20 working days following the acknowledgement. This decision will be binding and will not be subject to any further appeals. Where any delay is anticipated the applicant will be informed in writing of the extended timescale.