Michael McNamara
Question:
970. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the back to work enterprise allowance in County Clare in each of the years 2016 to 2021, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1533/22]
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The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme offers support for people who are long-term unemployed and who are interested in self-employment as a route to entering the labour market. The scheme plays a vital role in supporting the development of new enterprises for the long term unemployed and is payable for a 24 month period from the commencement of their new business.
The following is the number of persons in receipt of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance in County Clare as of 31 December in each of the years 2016 to 2021 inclusive:
Year
|
Number of participants participating in BTWEA in County Clare
|
2016
|
432
|
2017
|
348
|
2018
|
213
|
2019
|
146
|
2020
|
91
|
2021
|
95
|
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
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