Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
278 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grants that are available to a person looking to start a small business in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28711/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 35 city and county enterprise boards which were established nationally in 1993 provide a source of support for small businesses with ten employees or fewer. The function of the boards is to develop indigenous enterprise potential and to stimulate economic activity at local level. The boards provide a single point of contact at local level for new and established small businesses. Subject to certain eligibility criteria, enterprises may qualify for support from the CEBs in the form of feasibility, employment and capital grants. In addition, the CEBs deliver a comprehensive range of development and support programmes designed to help new and existing enterprises to operate effectively and efficiently so as to last and grow.
I suggest that the person concerned should, in the first instance, contact Wexford County Enterprise Board, 16-17 Mallin Street, Cornmarket, Wexford — telephone, 053-22965, or fax, 053-24944 — and explore what level of assistance may be available to them.
