Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2014
46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of enterprises through foreign direct investment to have qualified for grant aid in each of the past five years to date; the number of jobs arising therefrom; the number of any such applicants deemed to have failed to qualify for any assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44740/14]
View answerIDA Ireland has advised me that employment in IDA Ireland companies is measured in the Annual Employment Survey and that grants to support R&D activity and training in companies is not directly correlated to employment trends as recorded in the Annual Employment Survey. The number of people employed in IDA Ireland client companies in each of the last 5 years is set out in the second table.
IDA provides assistance to clients companies under EU state aid regional guidelines. IDA may provide financial assistance to companies wishing to locate in Ireland or expand their existing operation in Ireland. The unique characteristics of any proposed project will determine the incentive package available, in particular its location. IDA evaluates potential projects through a process of negotiation, after which a project is submitted for approval, if suitable.
The number of companies that received grant payments from IDA Ireland in each of the past five years is set out in the first table. 2010 saw a spike in the number of companies due to the introduction of the Employment Subsidy Scheme.
Total Number of Companies and Grants Paid 2009-2013
|
Year |
No of Companies |
Grants Paid |
|
2013 |
338 |
87,951,000 |
|
2012 |
320 |
89,275,000 |
|
2011 |
367 |
96,748,000 |
|
2010 |
728 |
120,339,00 |
|
2009 |
399 |
80,862,000 |
Total Employment in IDA Client Companies 2009-2013
|
Year |
No of Companies |
Total Employment in IDA Client Companies |
|
2013 |
1,153 |
166,184 |
|
2012 |
1,127 |
159,144 |
|
2011 |
1,088 |
152,176 |
|
2010 |
1,083 |
146,419 |
|
2009 |
1,087 |
144,843 |
