The Tánaiste says the Government won't allow businesses they supported through Covid to fail now.
His pledge comes as a cost of living protest is to take place in Cork city this weekend
The Cost of Living Campaign is made up of local opposition politicians, student groups, disability service advocates and charity groups who say they have little confidence in the Government's ability to ease the pressure on those struggling with rising prices
Many small and medium enterprises are facing energy bills three times larger than this time last year.
A package of grants and low cost loans is being finalised for budget day in less than two weeks.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says they will provide a significant package of business supports.
