Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016
184. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she collates data relating to start-up businesses that receive Leader funding and the outcome of these ventures; the number of start-ups supported in each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date; the number of these that are still actively trading; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20409/16]
View answerThe following table details the number of enterprises assisted with LEADER funding each year under the Rural Development Programme 2007 – 2013.
Specific data as regards start-up businesses was not recorded centrally under the previous programme. However, the IT system being developed for the new LEADER Programme 2014 – 2020 will capture specific details regarding start-up businesses that receive LEADER funding and the result of the investment provided to these businesses.
|
Output Achieved |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Total 2009 -2015 |
|
Enterprises assisted under Rural Development Programme (LEADER) |
1,349 |
1,644 |
1,347 |
2,478 |
1,964 |
800 |
9,582 |
