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Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I think people have been very reluctant to make applications.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: It is about engaging on the ground. The local enterprise offices will be the promoters on the ground engaging with businesses initially to get them started and leveraging with other banks as well.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: There is a three year term currently. It is a recyclable loan. It should be possible to return €25,000 over three years, based on the business plan. That is approximately €8,000 per year.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Jobs have been created because these are new start-up companies. One must remember that 250,000 jobs were lost before we came into Government and 12,000 jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland and the IDA last year alone.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: 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.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The company I met last evening will create eight new jobs. It is waiting for the application to be processed. I expect that a large percentage of the jobs supported are new jobs.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: It will be going in on Friday and I hope it will be successful. It intends to establish eight jobs in a software facility. Half of the jobs are definitely new jobs. The scheme is about supporting new jobs. We are talking about creating additional jobs over a ten-year period and 12,000 jobs were created last year.

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Taking the last question first, the number of applications was 149 and the total value was €2.78 million. It was set up as a private limited company but the intention is to deliver on the ambition of the target over a ten-year period. The Minister will launch the roll out of the one-stop-shop in every facility and obviously its promotion is very important. That will probably generate...

Other Questions: Microenterprise Loan Fund (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94, 129 and 130 together. Microfinance Ireland, or MFI, was incorporated pursuant to the Microenterprise Loan Fund Act 2012. MFI has just compiled its report for the first six months of the scheme's operation, from 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013. The full report will be published shortly on my Department's website and the website of Microfinance Ireland....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: Yes, it is a joint report. Many concerns have been raised about the quadrupling of the charge for the handling of every €100 to 14 cent. I plan to raise this issue with the banks. It, as well as cheque clearances, is a significant charge for a small business’s bottom line. I am disappointed they raised the charges for handling cash. Representatives from AIB and Bank of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am acutely aware of the importance of the retail sector in the Irish economy. The combined wholesale and retail sector in Ireland employs 273,000 people which is one in every seven working in Ireland at the end of 2012. The sector also supports employment in other related services such as transport and logistics. A number of bodies represent different parts of the retail sector, with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 104, 110, 121 and 137 together. I am acutely aware of the importance of the retail sector in the Irish economy. The combined wholesale and retail sector in Ireland employs 273,000 people. The sector also supports employment in other related services, such as transport and logistics. A number of new measures of particular assistance to retail...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (23 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am acutely aware of the importance of the retail sector in the Irish economy. The combined wholesale and retail sector in Ireland employs 273,000 people, which is one in every 7 people who were working in Ireland at the end of 2012. The sector also supports employment in other related services, such as transport and logistics. There are a number of bodies representing different parts of...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Road Network (17 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I will arrange for a proper copy of it to be furnished to the Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Road Network (17 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I agree entirely. I will circulate the proper version of it.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Road Network (17 Apr 2013)

John Perry: The Minister has made it clear that local communities have an opportunity to get involved. Many people on back to work schemes are anxious to get involved in generic schemes in their localities. The proportion of funding that is being made available by county councils is much less than the proportion of funding being allocated by the Government. I am not fully certain where Senator Byrne...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Garda Investigations (17 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue and on behalf of the Minister I thank him for his remarks. I will share the Senator's views with the Minister and he will share them with other relevant Ministers and the points raised will be addressed. Everyone has a deep appreciation of the harm that has been caused by the abuse of children and there is enormous popular support for the...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Road Network (17 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. During the Meath East by-election I was in the area and have some idea of the condition of the roads. However, in the case of roads we must consider the time of the year. I know that in Sligo, much of the maintenance work does not commence until this time of year because of weather conditions. Engineering staff in Sligo County Council tell me...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Garda Investigations (17 Apr 2013)

John Perry: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who regrets that he is unable to be present due to other business. On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The reports in recent days and weeks concerning allegations against the person in question are of great concern. They echo in many ways those which have come to light in other...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (16 Apr 2013)

John Perry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) is processed in view of their serious financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16371/13]