John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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146. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the companies in Wicklow that have benefited from grants from Enterprise Ireland in the past five years, in tabular form; the results of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39741/24]

Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The most recent figures available are for the period 2019-2023.

Enterprise Ireland (EI) provided payments to 139 companies in County Wicklow in the five-year period from 2019 to 2023. Total payments to these companies over the relevant period amounts to €15.9 million.

Funding provided to EI supported companies and infrastructural clients helps to create quality and sustainable jobs and future proof the economy. Enterprise Ireland's latest Annual Employment Survey shows that there were 3,683 people employed Enterprise Ireland supported companies in Wicklow in 2023.

Additionally, two infrastructural clients of EI, the Arklow Business Enterprise Centre and the Clermont Enterprise Hub, received payments of €1.8 million in the period 2019 to 2023.

County Wicklow holds a pivotal role in the economic landscape of Ireland, and its development is of paramount importance to Enterprise Ireland. As a County that is home to a vibrant community of innovative businesses, Wicklow exemplifies the potential for regional growth and prosperity. Enterprise Ireland is committed to fostering this potential by supporting local enterprises and promoting sustainable development. By investing in County Wicklow, we not only bolster the local economy but also contribute to the broader national objective of balanced regional development. This approach ensures that all counties, including Wicklow, can thrive and contribute to Ireland’s overall economic success.