Enterprise Ireland Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (467)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

467. 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 and the first six months of 2013; the number of positions created by Enterprise Ireland companies in County Limerick in 2012 and the first six months of 2013, to include those that received funds for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35186/13]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership, and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland. The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment in every county in Ireland.

Grant payments made available to EI supported client companies in Limerick in 2012 and year to date 2013 is outlined in Table 1. Employment data for Enterprise Ireland are collected annually as part of the Forfás Annual Employment Survey. Employment figures for 2013 will be available when the survey is completed in Q4. The number of full-time jobs created by Enterprise Ireland’s client companies in Limerick in 2012 was 684.

Table 1: Payments made to EI client companies in Limerick

Year	(€)
2012	€3,175,023
Jan-Jun 2013	€352,764