Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2011
207 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will detail the interaction between him and an organisation (details supplied), including any funding or supports offered to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29602/11]
View answerI have not met with the organisation or person referred to although I have agreed to meet representatives of Inner City Enterprise ('ICE') in November, 2011.
On 12 July, 2011 the Minister for Small Business John Perry TD met representatives, including Ms. Evanne Kilmurray, of Inner City Enterprise ('ICE'), in relation to re-establishment of funding for enterprise creation and self-employment in Inner City Dublin, particularly among the Long-term Unemployed, the marginalised and disadvantaged, as well as new residents, in that area. ICE indicated that, while seeking support to act as a funding organisation under the Social Finance Fund or under any Microfinance fund to be established, they were also seeking funds through other sources.
Minister Perry discussed relevant sources of support at local level and recommended engagement with the relevant local stakeholder. The Minister made no commitment to ICE of support or funding by the Department or its agencies.
