Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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498. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the details of the funding allocated through the microenterprise loan fund scheme through Microfinance Ireland for a particular area (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he will provide a breakdown of the figures; the number of applications received; the number approved; the total value of loans approved to each business; the number of jobs supported in each enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37166/13]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Microfinance Ireland (MFI) opened for business on Monday 1^st October 2012. As of the 10^th September 2013, MFI has received 9 applications, with 4 applications approved to the value of €67,706, supporting 4 jobs in the Wicklow area.

A full progress report on the operation of the scheme from 1 October 2012 to 30 June 2013 can be found on my Department's website () and the Microfinance Ireland (MFI) website ( ).