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

Currently the issues of women in business and female entrepreneurship are receiving a lot of attention through the European network office. I have attended several functions on women in business. Women are entitled to get the same support from the local authorities as anybody with a business idea.

For the first time ever, we have a seamless approach from Enterprise Ireland, including expertise which will be embodied in local authorities. As the Taoiseach has said, this is about jobs. We are not distinguishing between men and women in business. We are talking about jobs and entrepreneurship, which are the future. To answer the Deputy's question directly as to whether there will be supports for women entrepreneurs in each local authority, yes, there will be.

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