Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies availing of the work place innovation fund for each of the past three years; the number of applications refused in each; the reason for refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36500/09]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Workplace Innovation Fund (WIF) was introduced in April 2007 to operate over the period 2007-2009. The aim of the Workplace Innovation Fund (WIF) is to support small and medium sized enterprises that are committed to workplace innovation and developing the role of employee participation and involvement as enablers of change and productivity improvements. The fund is administered jointly by Enterprise Ireland and the National Centre for Partnership and Performance. Since April 2007 to date 36 companies have been approved for WIF funding.