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County and City Enterprise Boards Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Questions (172)

Finian McGrath

Question:

172. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the support and advice he can offer to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [40320/12]

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The role of the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) is to provide support for small businesses with 10 employees or fewer in the start-up and expansion phases, to promote and develop indigenous micro-enterprise potential and to stimulate economic activity and entrepreneurship at local level. Business growth and job creation are inherent considerations in the activities of the CEBs.

The CEBs deliver a series of Programmes to underpin this role and can provide both financial and non-financial assistance to a project promoter. The forms of financial assistance that are available, subject to certain eligibility criteria, include Priming Grants, Expansion/Development Grants and Feasibility/Innovation Study Grants. The provision of non-financial assistance can take the form of a wide range of business advice such as Programmes covering Start Your Own Business, Business Management and Mentoring. Due to the Boards unique relationship with their clients and the local business community they can specifically tailor their programmes to meet the evolving needs and requirements of these small enterprises going forward.

The promoter may therefore wish to contact the Chief Executive Officer of Dublin City Enterprise Board, Mr. Greg Swift, to discuss what options may be available to them and their proposed business venture. Dublin City Enterprise Board is located at 5th Floor, O’Connell Bridge House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2; Phone No: 01 6351144, Fax No: 01 6351811: Email: info@dceb.ie Website: www.dceb.ie.

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