Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

Question 3: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if, in the operation of the microenterprise loan fund scheme, consideration will be given to encouraging viable enterprise in areas of the country currently affected by high levels of unemployment as a priority, or will decisions on grants be based on a demand led approach to viable applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/12]

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