Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009
105 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies in Cork city and county that have been approved for funding under the employment subsidy scheme; the amount of funding; the number of jobs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46969/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe objective of the Employment Subsidy Scheme (Temporary) is to provide an employment subsidy to vulnerable but viable enterprises in order to maintain as many jobs as possible within these enterprises. 55 companies were approved funding under the Employment Subsidy Scheme (Temporary) in Cork City & County. These 55 companies were approved funding of €6,605,600, for 726 employment subsidies. These companies committed to retaining 3489 full time employees until the end of 2010.
