The primary responsibility to assist businesses and industries in Gaeltacht areas rests with Údarás na Gaeltachta. As the regional development agency charged with promoting the economic, social and cultural development of Gaeltacht regions, Údarás promotes productive schemes of employment through the development of local natural resources, skills and entrepreneurial abilities and the attraction of mobile investment to the Gaeltacht. In this context, Údarás provides a range of financial incentives for new or existing businesses and industries in Gaeltacht areas, in line with European Union regional aid guidelines and training aid guidelines. Full details in this regard are available directly from Údarás.
Small businesses in Gaeltacht areas may also apply for assistance to the relevant leader company, that is, Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta, Comhar leader Iorrais Teoranta or, in the case of Gaeltacht islands, Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann. In addition, assistance for small-scale local initiatives which focus on social inclusion and equality may be available from Area Development Management Limited.