Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the fishery sector is excluded from the employment subsidy scheme in view of the fact that this is a major growth area for employment in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46082/09]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The objective of the Employment Subsidy Scheme (Temporary) is to provide an employment subsidy to vulnerable but viable enterprises in order to maintain as many jobs as possible within these enterprises.

The Employment Subsidy Scheme is being operated in accordance with the EU Temporary Aid Framework, and under paragraph 4.2.2 (d) of the Temporary Community Framework on State Aid, aid to firms in the fisheries sector is excluded.