Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2011
108 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding an application by a company (details supplied) in County Kerry for inclusion in Enterprise Ireland’s high-potential start-up programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38183/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy officials have been in contact with both Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in regard to this matter. I understand that the individual referred to by the Deputy has been a client of Údarás na Gaeltachta since 2008. To date, his business has received support from Údarás na Gaeltachta by way of employment grants totalling €17,000. In addition, ten mentoring visits were provided to him under Údarás na Gaeltachta's Mentoring Programme for business development purposes. My officials have been informed by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation that, as the individual's business will, in the first instance, be focusing on the domestic market, it does not currently meet the eligibility criteria for participation in Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up Programme.
