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Tuesday, 12 June 2012

8:00 pm

Photo of Olivia MitchellOlivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance the total investment arising from the business expansion scheme; the total number of companies that claimed the tax relief, before it was superseded by the introduction of the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme, in each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27813/12]

Photo of Michael NoonanMichael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The estimated amount of investment approved under the Business Expansion Scheme (other than investments approved under the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme) in the calendar years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 is as set out in the following table. The number of companies which benefited from these investments is also provided.

Business Expansion Scheme Investments

YearAmount of Investment Approved in the Calendar Year - €mNumber of Companies
2008135.8290
200962.3198
201058.3215
2011*41.0189

* Provisional

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