Enterprise Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Questions (242)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

242. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cost of increasing the funding for the Green Start Programme by 10%, 20%, and 25%. [34327/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The Green Start Programme is currently a component offer of the Green Transition Fund (GTF). The GTF is funded through the EU's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) on a multi-annual basis . A total funding requirement of €55 million has been allocated through 2022 – 2026 under my Department's estimates and in accordance with the National Development Plan.

From the commencement of the GTF in June 2022, up to 30 June 2023, there have been €395,000 in approvals for the Green Start component. The amount of approvals is based on client interest in the programme and can increase or decrease based on this interest.

To increase those approvals figure by 10%, 20%, and 25% hypothetically would cost an extra €39,500, €79,000 and €98,750 respectively.