Enterprise Ireland Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2013

Thursday, 17 January 2013

Questions (103)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

103. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total amount of grant assistance made available by Enterprise Ireland to companies in County Limerick during 2012; the number of positions created by Enterprise Ireland companies in County Limerick in 2012 to include those that received funds in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2136/13]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Enterprise Ireland paid a total of €4,040,402 to companies in County Limerick in 2012. The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are supported by Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Shannon Development. The data is compiled on an annualized basis and details relating to 2012 will be available in the first quarter of 2013.