Michael Creed
Question:537. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be approved for the back to work enterprise allowance scheme. [18290/22]
View answerTuesday, 5 April 2022
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Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) is a support to qualifying customers wishing to take that first step into self-employment. It assists in alleviating the risks involved with a new venture and provides an element of financial security along with business mentoring and supports.
Following an initial assessment meeting with a Case Officer and agreement that the customer is eligible for BTWEA and that the business proposal is suitable, applicants are requested to meet with the Local Development Company (LDC) as soon as possible to develop a business plan.
Decisions on entitlement can only be made following receipt of the completed application form, business plan and a recommendation from the LDC by the Case Officer.
The person concerned submitted an application for the Back To Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme (BTWEA) to Killarney Intreo Centre.
This application has been forwarded by the Case Officer to South Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP) to assist the person in the development of a business plan.
When this has been completed, SKDP will return the application for BTWEA and the supporting business plan to the Case Officer. The Case Officer will then contact the person concerned with a view to progressing the application on the recommendation from the SKDP.
I am informed that the Case Officer hopes to have feedback from the Enterprise Officer in SKDP early next week.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.