Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. With regard to the companies which have availed of the benefits under this particular programme, will the Minister of State indicate how many jobs were affected and how many were created arising there from? Will he also indicate the extent to which existing enterprises have benefited from the scheme by way of increased efficiencies, improved competitiveness and better market penetration as a result? Will he assure the House this will be maximised in the following 12 months and thereafter?

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