Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 58: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the progress made regarding the commitment given in the Renewed Programme for Government to establish community and development agencies as a one stop shop for advice on grant supports, business opportunities, training and development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24340/10]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The commitment referred to covers a wide range of support services and grants provided through a number of different Departments, including my Department, the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and through their respective agencies.

Insofar as my Department and its enterprise development agencies are concerned, work is at an advanced stage in considering the recommendations contained in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. I would hope to be in a position to make an announcement shortly in respect of some of these recommendations.

At present the County And City Enterprise Boards provide a one stop shop facility for start ups and micro enterprises and can direct clients to other agencies where they are not in a position to offer supports.