Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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Question 374: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the financial supports or schemes currently in place to help young persons to set up their own businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20514/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Subject to certain eligibility criteria, City and County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) can provide direct financial assistance to a project promoter in the form of Priming, Expansion/Development Grants and Feasibility/Innovation Grants. The CEBs also provide a range of indirect non-financial assistance such as business advice, mentoring, management capability training and development programmes.

The CEBs give priority to enterprises in the manufacturing or internationally traded services sector and must always give consideration to any potential for deadweight and displacement arising from a proposed enterprise. Potential entrepreneurs of all age profiles are encouraged to contact their appropriate CEB through their national website address www.enterpriseboards.ie to discuss what options may be available to them and their potential business.