Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 805: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of those client companies supported by Udarás na Gaeltachta since October 2008 that were newly supported companies; the specific amounts granted to each company; and the number of jobs created as a result. [38496/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by Údarás na Gaeltachta that of the projects approved from 1 October 2008 to date, some 86 were for newly supported clients, with an expected new employment yield over the next few years of 204 full-time jobs and 13 part-time or seasonal jobs. Total assistance approved in respect of these projects amounts to €2.86 million, of which €150,569 has been paid to date. Actual employment figures for 2009 are not yet available as the annual employment survey carried out by an tÚdarás will not be completed until the end of the year.

As the Deputy will be aware, comprehensive details about Údarás-supported employment are contained in the organisation's Annual Reports and Accounts. I will be presenting the Report and Accounts in respect of 2008 to Government shortly, following which they will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas.