asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the number of companies which have availed of the special financial facilities offered by Córas Tráchtála to exporters for the years 1966 to 1971; and the total amount given under those special facilities.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Industrial Grants.
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The following are particulars for the financial years 1966-67 to 1971-72 of the number of companies which received grants from Córas Tráchtála and of the total amounts paid each year:
|
Year ending |
Number of Companies |
Amount£ |
|
31st March, 1967 |
97 |
62,549 |
|
31st March, 1968 |
124 |
95,851 |
|
31st March, 1969 |
141 |
149,826 |
|
31st March, 1970 |
278 |
247,203 |
|
31st March, 1971 |
263 |
264,700 |
|
31st March, 1972 |
380 |
329,442 |
These incentive grants are mainly intended to help and encourage exporters to avail themselves fully of the advisory and promotional services provided by Córas Tráchtála. They are normally made available as part of a package and the amounts which I have quoted do not reflect the extent of Córas Tráchtála's contribution to the projects involved.