John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are basing it on these figures. In the first six months of its operation, 149 loan applications were received by Microfinance Ireland. This includes 44 applications which were approved and 58 applications which were declined. Some €2.78 million has been given out. To the end of March, the scheme has supported 116 jobs.

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