Written answers

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Job Creation Issues

Photo of Jim DalyJim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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476. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider making funding available to support job creating bodies such as the west Cork jobs initiative as part of this year's pre-budget process; if his Department is in discussion with Enterprise Ireland in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35407/13]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The Government currently recognises the impact that community groups can have as drivers of economic and enterprise activity. The model followed to date has involved the provision of Community Enterprise Centre space and the associated recruitment of centre managers through formal programmes administered by Enterprise Ireland. In May, I met with members of the West Cork Jobs Initiative, and I subsequently wrote to Enterprise Ireland on foot of the meeting. I understand that Enterprise Ireland met with persons involved with the West Cork Jobs Initiative last Friday. Enterprise Ireland is looking at ways to support local job creation initiatives where appropriate and relevant, and is due to revert to my Department shortly with specific proposals in this regard.

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