Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some applications were not successful. It is a competitive process but there are some who did not receive funding. There are other initiatives and ideas that have yet to come forward for the second tranche of the funding. I encourage applicants to consider coming forward under the second call which I will launch in the springtime. All successful applicants under the first call can receive specific feedback on their submissions from Enterprise Ireland and can identify with Enterprise Ireland where they could alter or improve in order to resubmit for the next call as appropriate. Unsuccessful projects that alter and improve their applications following consultation with Enterprise Ireland's regional team and others may submit a new application. The second call will fund projects from the remaining balance of the €60 million of the budget that is available. Call two is a competitive process and not all applications can be successful. They need to engage with Enterprise Ireland because this is a really good fund that helps bring companies, local authorities and State agencies together. If they work in a collaborative way, it certainly improves their chances of getting funding.

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