Michael McDowell
Question:584 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the number of employees who have been recruited to the scheme announced in the 1996 budget for the payment of a recruitment subsidy of £80 per week as of 15 September 1996; the amount that has been paid on foot of this scheme; the number of persons it is envisaged will be recruited under the scheme between now and 31 December 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16523/96]