MINISTER MICHAEL D’ARCY T.D.

Fine Gael Minister Michael D’Arcy is encouraging Wexford groups to apply for the new €30m Regional Enterprise Development Fund.
The Regional Enterprise Development Fund was launched by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys and Fine Gael Minister Michael D’Arcy is urging Wexford groups to apply for the new €30 million Regional Enterprise Development Fund.
Minister D’Arcy said: “The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is looking for innovative initiatives that are based on collaboration. They want to see groups in both the public and private sectors working together to build on our regional strengths.”
Categories include ‘Major Regional Change Projects’, ‘Regionally Significant Change Projects’, ‘Local and Community Enterprise Development Initiatives’ and ‘Industry Clusters’.
“I strongly encourage all eligible companies who are interested in applying to check their eligibility and apply to the fund,” the Fine Gael Minister said.
The Fund is now open for applications and closes on June 27th. Each region will secure a minimum of €2 million once projects meet the necessary standards.
The Fund is being administered for the Government through Enterprise Ireland and you can find out more at www.enterprise-ireland.com.