Small and Medium Enterprises Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Questions (283)

Tom Fleming

Question:

283. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of small businesses that have availed of the microfinance scheme for small businesses since it was initiated in September 2012; the total amounts of loans approved; the total number of firms approved; the envisaged number of jobs created in total by these firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54350/13]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

As of 6th December 2013 Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has approved 137 applications to the value of €2.12m. My Department publishes quarterly progress reports on the Microenterprise Loan Fund on my Department’s website www.enterprise.gov.ie. The progress report detailing the analysis and performance for the quarterly period ending 30th September 2013 is available on my Department’s website.