Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009
94 Deputy John Deasy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies in Waterford city and Dungarvan approved for funding under the employment subsidy scheme; the amount of funding involved; the number of jobs covered by this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46885/09]
View answerThe objective of the Employment Subsidy Scheme (Temporary) is to provide an employment subsidy to vulnerable but viable enterprises in order to maintain as many jobs as possible within these enterprises. 9 companies were approved for funding under the Scheme in Waterford City & County. These 9 companies were approved funding of €2,374,100, for 261 employment subsidies. These companies committed to retaining 2,639 full time employees until the end of 2010. Enterprise Ireland do not provide the information on a geographic basis lower than county.
