Grant Payments.

Thursday, 7 October 2004

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Trevor Sargent

Question:

39 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the geographical breakdown by region of the grant aid awarded by the State to overseas firms in 2003; if the pattern will continue into 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23603/04]

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Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

IDA Ireland is the agency with statutory responsibility for the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland, including its regions and areas. The following table provides a geographical breakdown by region of grant aid paid by the agency to overseas firms in 2003. IDA Ireland anticipates a broadly similar grant payment outcome in 2004.

Breakdown by region of grant aid paid by IDA Ireland to overseas enterprises in 2003.

Region	Total Per Region (€)
North West	8,035,966
North East	109,883
Midlands	3,668,806
West	10,606,963
Mid-West	3,017,786
South West	12,993,138
East	52,572,187
South East	7,159,262
Total	98,163,991