Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Public Accounts Committee
2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion
9:30 am
Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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Very good. I am not sure where my time is at but I have just one quick question. Does EI see any significant reason for a review of the criteria to receive EI grants? For instance, some large enterprises do not meet the ten-employee criterion specifically because of what they do, which is more machine-led. These companies make significant investments in machinery and do not need to expand the number of their employees, yet want to grow their exports. Does Mr. Clancy think there should be a review of the criteria?