The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced the above scheme on Thursday, 6th August, '09. The scheme aims to support the retention of jobs in viable exporting enterprises that might otherwise be made redundant as a result of the economic downturn.
Employment subsidies of up to €200 per week per full time (working an average 35 hour week) person for the first 26 weeks, and subsequently on a reducing scale up to a maximum of €9,100 over the 15 month period to 21/11/2010 may be awarded to companies who are successful in their application.
Information regarding eligibility criteria, contact information, etc. can be found here . . .
A Helpline is also available on 1850 21 17 34 or email empsub@enterprise-ireland.com
Applications will not be assessed unless the completed application is submitted on or before