Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2023
62. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated cost of increased funding for technical assistance for micro exporters (TAME) by 10%, 20% and 50%, in tabular form. [31521/23]
View answerThe Local Enterprise Offices offer direct grant assistance to small businesses operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sector.
The Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters (TAME) grant enables clients to explore and develop new market opportunities. The TAME grant part-funds the costs that can be incurred investigating and researching export markets, e.g. exhibiting at Trade Fairs, preparing marketing material and developing websites specifically targeting overseas markets.
The TAME grant covers 50% of eligible costs (net of vat) to a max of €2,500 in any calendar year. Applications must be made prior to any expenditure being incurred.
In 2022, the LEO TAME grants received outturn amounted to €505,333. The table below indicates the estimated increase as requested.
|
€ |
10% |
20% |
50% |
|
|
2022 TAME Outturn |
505,333 |
555,866.30 |
606,399.60 |
757,999.50 |
