Streamlining of State support for small businesses will see them grow and prosper

Fine Gael Cork North West, Áine Collins, has welcomed the Government’s proposal to streamline the system of State support for micro and small businesses across the country.

“The decision to dissolve the existing County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and to transfer their functions to Enterprise Ireland will make access to State support much easier for SME’s and entrepreneurs.

“Ease of access to supports is crucial in providing our indigenous businesses with the help they need and to encourage entrepreneurship.   We know that 70% of new jobs created will come from new businesses, so having a one-stop-shop facility for businesses to go to will help speed up the process greatly and ensure that there’s a consistency in service.

“This more central model of assistance will ensure that uniform approach to service delivery is maintained and all businesses will receive the best advice possible.  

“The new model will mean that services will be delivered nationally through the Local Enterprise Offices.   By making advice and guidance easily available to our entrepreneurs we can help them to chart the best way forward for success and future development.

“This is a great change to how the State provides support and shows how much the SME and Entrepreneurs sectors are valued and how important indigenous businesses are throughout the country.”