Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
519. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if assistance for the development of an aerator (details supplied) will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35693/18]
View answerThe Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for anyone wishing to start or grow a business in their local area. They provide advice and guidance, financial assistance and ‘soft’ supports, including:
- A ‘Technical Assistance for Micro-enterprises’ grant designed to support qualifying businesses to diversify into new markets, enabling companies to explore and develop new market opportunities;
- Roll out of ‘Lean for Micro’ nationwide which will make small businesses more efficient and competitive;
- Tailored mentoring to address business challenges;
- Targeted training on specific challenges such as Brexit, including financial aspects and capability building in innovation, competitiveness and opportunity diagnosis.
Supports available through the LEOs are focused on capability building, market diversification, driving increased competitiveness, and promoting innovation so that LEO client companies can succeed.
I would suggest that the project promoter make contact with the LEO in his area. The LEO will be able to provide information on the supports that they provide, and can also advise on other sources of support, such as programmes run by other Government agencies and sources of finance etc that may be relevant to the project. Contact details for all the LEOs can be found at localenterprise.ie.
