Pat Deering
Ceist:275. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Enterprise Ireland supported jobs there were in County Carlow at 31 October 2014. [47894/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014
275. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Enterprise Ireland supported jobs there were in County Carlow at 31 October 2014. [47894/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraEnterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership, and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland. The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment in every county in Ireland.
Enterprise Ireland clients are a vital source of direct and indirect employment. Employment data for Enterprise Ireland is collected annually as part of the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation Annual Employment survey which measures the number of jobs in agency assisted clients. The number of Enterprise Ireland supported jobs in County Carlow at 31st October 2014 will be known when the results of the 2014 Employment Survey have been finalised in January 2015. The number of jobs supported in County Carlow at 31st October 2013 was 2,441 (2,227 Full time and 214 part time).